智通财经网·2025-11-03 08:37Core Viewpoint - The rapid development of the AI industry is driving significant investment in data centers in the United States, which is expected to increase electricity consumption and create challenges related to grid connection capacity [1][2]. Group 1: Data Center Electricity Consumption - Data centers are becoming major electricity consumers, with an estimated electricity consumption of 142 TWh in 2024, accounting for 3.6% of total U.S. electricity consumption [2]. - By 2030, data center electricity consumption is projected to reach 323 TWh, exceeding 8% of total consumption [2]. Group 2: Grid Connection Challenges - The high load density and volatility of electricity demand from data centers are creating significant grid connection challenges, with some areas experiencing long wait times for grid connection, such as Texas with up to 11 years [1][2]. - As of the end of 2024, there are 34.7 GW of operational data centers in the U.S., with an additional 100 GW of projects waiting for grid connection [2]. Group 3: Energy Storage Systems - The implementation of energy storage systems can reduce grid connection capacity and smooth out power fluctuations, facilitating faster grid connection for data centers [1][3]. - By 2030, data centers are expected to drive U.S. energy storage demand between 122-245 GWh [2][3]. - Energy storage systems can also help data center operators achieve climate goals and reduce electricity costs, as electricity expenses account for over half of their operating costs [3]. Group 4: Investment Opportunities - Companies to watch in the energy storage and data center space include Sungrow Power Supply (300274.SZ), Canadian Solar (688472.SH), Trina Solar (688599.SH), Kehua Data (002335.SZ), Hiberion (688411.SH), Xidian New Energy (603312.SH), and Shenghong Technology (300693.SZ) [3].