Powering the Future of AI: How Decentralized Energy Solutions Can Meet the Rising  Demand of Data Centers in the Age of AI

The digital age has brought a massive surge in power demand, primarily driven by the rapid growth of data centers. As AI and cloud computing expand, the current energy infrastructure is struggling to keep up.

U.S. data center electricity consumption is expected to increase from 200 TWh in 2022 to almost 260 TWh in 2026, accounting for 6% of total electricity demand. For context, the electricity demand for the entire continent of Africa in 2023 was 780 TWh. This stresses an aging and congested grid, creating a pressing need for innovative solutions.

Serving a single 1 GW data center could require the capacity of four natural gas plants. Meeting global demand could exceed $2 trillion in new energy resources.

This Torus whitepaper explores innovative strategies like hybrid energy storage systems and virtual power plants — offering faster deployment, grid stability, and sustainability to ensure reliable power in an evolving energy landscape.