Top AI Data Center Trends to Watch Through 2030
TechTarget, Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
AI data centers are becoming specialized facilities with larger campuses, advanced cooling, and massive power needs.
AI data centers are shifting from traditional multi-purpose facilities to purpose-built AI factories focused on training and inference workloads.
Global data center power demand is expected to rise 165% by 2030, with electricity consumption reaching roughly 945 terawatt-hours annually.
Modern AI campuses now operate between 100 and 750 megawatts compared with older facilities at 10 to 30 megawatts, requiring liquid cooling and high-density racks exceeding 100 kilowatts. Companies are investing in high-speed networking, alternative energy including solar and battery storage, and AI-powered facility management software to support this growth.