AI Sector Drives Rapid Electricity Consumption Growth In France
The artificial intelligence sector and related industries are driving a increase in electricity consumption in France. Consumption is currently growing at a rate of 13% per year, which exceeds the growth rate of the global economy. Associated greenhouse gas emissions are also rising by 9% annually, outpacing global economic growth. Projections suggest electricity consumption could triple within the next 10 years. This trend presents a major challenge for the country.
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RTBF La Premiere
“le secteur de l'intelligence artificielle et au-delà tout le secteur du... d'électricité en France et la tendance nous emmènerait à un triplement de cette consommation en 10 ans.”
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