Hitachi Energy: AI Could "Drink" 10% of Global Energy

On February 8, 2026, the Hitachi Energy summit kicked off in New Delhi, focusing on infrastructure challenges. The main topic: by 2030, AI infrastructure could consume up to 10% of global electricity.

Experts are discussing the conflict between digital sovereignty and energy security. Data centers are becoming the new "aluminum smelters" — insatiable consumers requiring a restructuring of national power grids. India was chosen as the venue for a reason: the Global South will face energy deficits most acutely.

Source: Hitachi Energy