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IEA: AI data center electricity consumption to approach Japan's nationwide scale by 2026 as Big Tech companies race to sign nuclear power direct purchase agreements

Trade pressSlicast · July 21, 2026 · Global · Source: Data Center Knowledge
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IEA: AI data center electricity consumption to approach Japan's nationwide scale by 2026 as Big Tech companies race to sign nuclear power direct purchase agreements

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