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The IEA says that in terms of power draw a conventional data centre may be around 10-25 megawatts (MW) in size.

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In terms of power draw, a conventional data centre may be around 10-25 megawatts (MW) in size.

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Understanding the energy-AI nexus - Energy and AI
International Energy Agency · 2025-04-10

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“The IEA says that in terms of power draw a conventional data centre may be around 10-25 megawatts (MW) in size.” ai notis, checked 11 Oct 2026. Source: Understanding the energy-AI nexus - Energy and AI (International Energy Agency). https://ainotis.com/c/1121

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ai notis. (2026, October 11). The IEA says that in terms of power draw a conventional data centre may be around 10-25 megawatts (MW) in size [Checked claim 1121]. ai notis. https://ainotis.com/c/1121

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