Analysis of the impact of artificial intelligence development on global energy demand
WANG Yongzhong
LIU Dongsheng
Abstract：The rapid development of artificial intelligence(AI)significantly impacts the global energy market.Based on the current status and trend of global AI technology development,this paper proposes that the impact of AI on energy demand is mainly reflected in the significant increase in energy consumption(data center and computing power),the use of big data and intelligent algorithms to improve energy utilization efficiency and reduce energy consumption,and promote the change of energy demand in emerging and traditional industries.It is expected that AI data centers'energy consumption will double in five years,concentrated in China and the U.S.,driving up electricity and renewable energy's share in the energy structure.To advance AI-energy coordinated development,governments should enhance energy supply,optimize energy structure,adjust AI industry layout,and deepen international cooperation to facilitate AI breakthroughs and cut energy use.
Keywords：artificial intelligencedata centerscomputing powerenergy demandenergy structureelectricity supply
Publication Date：2026-01-28
Online Publishing Date：2026-03-19(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：6( 180-185 )