In this white paper, we take a look at the key risks associated with the rise of information technology (IT) in terms of electricity consumption, offering a refined forecast for IT electricity consumption up to 2030. Our conclusion: while we know that the digital economy will require significantly more energy in the future – and some observers voice considerable concerns over this – we find that climate impact is likely to remain limited by progress in IT technology, as well as the rapid adoption of clean power sources by the sector.
Digital economy and climate impact
The year is 2030. The digital world causes data centers to grow and expand. But is it sustainable?
