Charting A Sustainable Path for AI Needs a Europe-Wide Approach or Risks Creating Crises, Finds Schneider Electric Study

Four scenarios for Europe's AI growth show electricity demand could range from 45 to 145 TWh by 2030, depending on choices around technology, infrastructure, and regulation.Coupling modern infrastructure with adaptive regulation is essential – neither alone can secure sustainable AI; coordinated action on both enables resilient growth.The pace of grid decarbonization and systemic efficiency will set Europe’s climate trajectory as AI scales.