美国的电力需求到2030年将激增25%, U.S. electricity demand to surge 25% by 2030, fueled by AI data centers, stressing the grid and spurring infrastructure upgrades.

美国电力需求预计到2030年将增长25%,到2050年将增长75%以上,由AI数据中心驱动,每年消耗相当于400 000辆电动汽车的电力。 U.S. electricity demand is expected to rise 25% by 2030 and over 75% by 2050, driven by AI data centers consuming power equivalent to 400,000 electric cars annually. 公用事业面临电网制约、人员短缺和长时间的许可,需要新的传输、发电和基础设施。 Utilities face grid constraints, staffing gaps, and lengthy permitting, requiring new transmission, generation, and infrastructure. 有些正在重新启动旧工厂,而另一些则追求长期交易和税收奖励,以资助升级。 Some are restarting old plants, while others pursue long-term deals and tax incentives to fund upgrades. 这一转变需要新的专门知识和投资,但提供了实现现代化和增长的机会。 The shift demands new expertise and investment but offers a chance to modernize and grow.