South Korea’s power demand set to soar on AI boom as nation weighs expanding nuclear energy
The minister said AI-driven demand alone could add 25 to 30 gigawatts as officials weigh more nuclear power in the 2040 energy roadmap.
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South Korea’s AI boom could need 20 new nuclear reactors’ worth of power
South Korea expects artificial intelligence, and the chip fabs feeding it, to add between 25 and 30 gigawatts to national electricity demand, which by the country’s own reactor standards is roughly 20 nuclear plants. The government now has to decide whether to build them. The figure comes from Kim Sung-hwan, minister of climate, energy and […] This story continues at The Next Web
South Korea's electricity demand is projected to increase significantly due to the construction of semiconductor factories driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution and the expansion of electric vehicle adoption.
South Korea Power Demand Set To Surge
South Korea Faces Rising Power Demand From Chips And AI Data Centres South Korea is preparing for a sharp rise in electricity demand as chipmakers expand production and new artificial intelligence data centres are built. However, the country must also weigh the role of nuclear energy against public concerns over safety. Energy Minister Kim Sung-whan […] The post South Korea Power Demand Set To Surge appeared first on StratNews Global.
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