国新办外媒交流会︱国家能源局：推动算力基础设施就近消纳新能源

Core Viewpoint - The rapid development of artificial intelligence in China is driving a significant increase in computing power demand, which in turn requires a reliable and substantial electricity supply [2][3] Group 1: Computing Power and Energy Demand - The electricity consumption of computing power infrastructure is substantial, with a year-on-year increase of 43% in electricity usage for internet data services from January to October this year [2] - The total scale of computing power in China has been growing at an annual rate of approximately 30%, driven by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence [2] - The demand for intelligent computing power is experiencing a rapid growth trend, necessitating higher requirements for electricity planning and energy development [2] Group 2: Energy Planning and Clean Power Integration - The ongoing "14th Five-Year" energy and electricity planning by the National Energy Administration takes into account electricity demand, integrating various applications of artificial intelligence and predicting electricity growth accurately [3] - The National Energy Administration has set a target for new data centers at national hub nodes to achieve an 80% clean electricity consumption ratio, which supports climate change mitigation efforts [3] - There is a significant potential for the collaborative development of computing power and electricity, which can support the rapid growth needs of artificial intelligence [3]