AI data centres to add 26.3 GW load by 2031-32, says power ministry; grid stability a concern
The Ministry of Power announced that AI data centres will add an estimated 26.3 gigawatts (GW) of load by 2031-32, nearly double the previous estimate of 13.56 GW. This increase will primarily be supported by renewable energy sources. Ongoing discussions focus on ensuring reliable power supply and grid stability as demand from data centres surges.