德勤发布《为亚太地区数据中心的蓬勃发展提供强劲动力》报告

Core Insights - The report by Deloitte indicates that the Asia Pacific region is poised to become the next global data centre hub, with an expected investment of approximately $800 billion in data centres by 2030 [3][4][7] - The explosive growth of data centres presents significant economic opportunities but also introduces severe challenges to energy systems that are already undergoing transformation [2][4][9] - Addressing the challenges posed by data centre growth will be crucial for the sector's large-scale development over the next decade [2][4][9] Economic Opportunities and Challenges - Regional electricity demand is projected to increase by nearly 50% by 2035, while data centre electricity demand is expected to expand up to five-fold by the mid-2030s, significantly reshaping electricity system needs [3][4][7] - Uncoordinated expansion of data centres could worsen grid congestion and price volatility, highlighting the need for proactive planning and the addition of new clean energy capacity [4][7][9] Clean Energy Solutions - Data centre operators and their energy partners are adopting diverse clean energy solutions tailored to specific requirements and market contexts, with clean energy now being faster to deploy and more cost-effective compared to conventional sources [3][6][7] - Leading clean energy practices must become standard in the data centre sector, and a "power-first" approach to planning and investment can catalyze the development of cleaner, more resilient, and affordable energy systems [6][7][9]