Samsung is reentering the energy sector as AI data centers drive a sharp increase in global electricity demand. Gartner projects data center power consumption will hit 565 TWh in 2026 and exceed 1,200 TWh by 2030. AI servers alone are expected to see an 84% jump in power use next year. The company is exploring opportunities in renewables, nuclear, LNG, energy storage, and cooling systems. Tech giants like Meta, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are already leading clean energy procurement, combining PPAs with nuclear to manage intermittency. LNG is also gaining traction as a faster alternative to building transmission lines. For Samsung, stable power is critical for its semiconductor fabs and new AI data center projects in Gumi and Haenam. The article reflects a broader shift from asking how fast emissions can fall to how reliably electricity can be secured.
