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Why in news
Elon Musk highlighted the massive electricity requirements for AI, coinciding with India's goal to reach 10 GW of data centre capacity by 2030.
Background
India's data centre IT load is projected to reach 16 GW by 2030, requiring ~10 GW of electricity. Currently, India accounts for 20% of global data consumption but hosts less than 5% of global data centres.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia's projected data centre IT load by 2030: 16 GW
- FactProjected electricity demand for data centres by 2030: 10 GW
- FactIndia's share of global data consumption: 20%
- FactIndia's share of global data centres: <5%
- BodyNITI Aayog: Body responsible for the 16 GW IT load assessment
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with India's ambition to become a global AI and data centre hub, with specific focus on energy infrastructure and environmental sustainability.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Energy security and grid stability
- Water and infrastructure constraints
- Economic growth vs. environmental impact
- Way forward: Green data centres and renewable integration
Keywords: Digital Infrastructure · Energy Intensity · AI Ecosystem · Power Utilization · Sustainable Development
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