# Software could be the easiest fix for hyperscalers' AI power squeeze, researchers say — data center demand is expected to rival Japan's electricity usage by 2030

> Data center energy demand is shooting constantly upwards. By 2030, some 945TWh of electricity is expected to be used to meet AI’s demand; the International Energy Agency believes — that's as much electricity as Japan…

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/software-could-be-the-easiest-fix-for-hyperscalers-ai-power-squeeze-researchers-say-data-center-demand-is-expected-to-rival-japans-electricity-usage-by-2030?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac7b45eeaf6d71dce44645d)
- **Published:** 2026-10-08
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #ai
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