Data Center Power Consumption: An In-Depth Analysis and Future Projections Executive Summary The global digital infrastructure relies heavily on data centers, which are significant energy consumers. Understanding their power anatomy is crucial for sustainable growth. This report dissects the power consumption profiles of Hyperscale, Enterprise, and Colocation data centers, forecasting shifts driven by emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI). We will emphasize how the high cost and stringent environmental regulations in Europe present unique challenges and opportunities for AI development within the region, positioning energy efficiency and renewable integration as non-negotiable imperatives. 1. Anatomy of Current Data Center Power Consumption Data centers consume vast amounts of electricity , which is broadly categorized into IT equipment power and non-IT overhead (primarily cooling and power delivery infrastructure). The Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) ...