POWER Magazine•8 days ago
Water Strategy Is Power Strategy in the New Economy
Key Takeaway
Water availability is rapidly becoming a primary constraint on power generation, necessitating a strategic shift towards water-efficient solutions for future capacity and energy supply, especially for high-growth AI-driven loads.
AI Summary
- •AI-driven water demand is projected to surge by nearly 130% over the next 25 years.
- •Power generation is responsible for approximately half of this increased water consumption, making water a critical resource.
- •Water availability is becoming a significant constraint on future power capacity development and expansion.
- •Developers and large power consumers must integrate water strategy into their energy planning to ensure future power security.
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Article Content
New research reveals artificial intelligence (AI)-driven water demand is set to surge nearly 130% over the next 25 years. Power generation consumes about half of that, turning water into a potential constraint on future capacity—and a catalyst for achieving a lasting transition to greater water security. Power producers are facing a new challenge: deliver more […] The post Water Strategy Is Power Strategy in the New Economy appeared first on POWER Magazine .