In 2025, electricity consumption by artificial intelligence data centres surged significantly, as reported by the International Energy Agency (IEA). This increase occurred even amid tightening operational bottlenecks, which have intensified the scramble for sustainable and efficient energy solutions. The rise in electricity usage underscores the growing demand for AI computing power globally. The IEA's Executive Director was named in the Time 100 list of the world's most influential people for the second time on 15 April 2026, highlighting the increasing prominence of energy security issues. Concurrently, on 13 April 2026, the Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund,... [Continue Reading]