AI power demand spikes could destabilize energy supply
AI-driven electricity spikes may risk energy grid stability, warns Hitachi Energy. Here’s what it means for the global power future.
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AI power demand spikes could destabilize energy supply How AI Power Demand Spikes Could Destabilize the Global Energy Supply As artificial intelligence rapidly scales across industries, concerns are rising over its growing appetite for electricity. According to Hitachi Energy, one of the world’s largest energy infrastructure firms, AI power demand spikes could put serious pressure on the world’s electric grids. With the exponential rise in AI model training, data center expansion, and high-performance computing, the global energy system may be facing an unprecedented challenge—how to keep up with unpredictable surges in power usage without triggering blackouts or grid instability. Image : Google In this article, we’ll explore why AI’s electricity consumption is spiking, how it threatens grid reliability, what energy experts like Hitachi Energy are saying, and what solutions are being explored to stabilize supply in this new AI-driven age. Why AI Power Demand Spikes Are Becoming a Serious Concern In 2025, AI technologies are more embedded in ou…
