Coal-fired power as a security backstop in Europe’s grid
December 16, 2025
This report reassesses how fast AI and hyperscale data centers are reshaping electricity demand. Global data-center consumption could reach 1,000–2,000 TWh by 2030, with AI rising to ~20% of that load; the U.S. share of total power use could climb to 7–13% by 2030 while Europe reaches ~4–5%. Where does coal fired generation fit into this? Grid bottlenecks and the […]
