{"id":1901,"date":"2026-07-16T15:43:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T13:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/energianucleare.eu\/faq\/will-artificial-intelligence-data-centres-need-nuclear-energy\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T15:54:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T13:54:35","slug":"will-artificial-intelligence-data-centres-need-nuclear-energy","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/energianucleare.eu\/en\/faq\/will-artificial-intelligence-data-centres-need-nuclear-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"Will artificial intelligence data centres need nuclear energy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IEA projects strong growth in electricity consumption by data centres and AI, with concentrated demand and need for reliable supply. Renewables, grids, storage, gas with capture, hydropower, and nuclear can all contribute depending on the country. The IEA estimates an increased role for low-carbon sources, including renewables and nuclear, in powering data centres. 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