Global | May 22, 2025

Siemens Energy tackles data center power demands

With rising global electricity use, Siemens Energy outlines technologies to support stable, low-carbon power for traditional and AI-driven data centers.

 

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Germany, Munich: As global demand for electricity accelerates, data centers are emerging as major consumers, projected to use as much electricity as Japan within a year and 4 % of the world’s supply by 2030. Amid growing environmental constraints and grid capacity challenges, Siemens Energy has outlined its strategy to support the sector’s evolving power needs.

The company emphasizes the importance of integrated, scalable solutions designed to improve power stability while reducing emissions. Its portfolio includes gas and steam turbines, battery storage, power transmission systems, and green hydrogen technologies, which can serve both on-site and grid-connected data centers.

For “front-of-the-meter” applications, Siemens Energy supports energy fed into public grids, helping not just data centers but the wider power network. Meanwhile, “behind-the-meter” solutions offer backup power and energy optimization for specific facilities, helping to manage reliability during grid disturbances.

The company has designed flexible systems for a range of data center types, from traditional facilities (15 – 60 MW) to AI-focused sites (up to 250 MW). Technologies such as combined cycle power plants and modular designs are tailored to increase fault tolerance, improve efficiency, and support decarbonization goals.

Siemens Energy also provides digital services, maintenance programs, and consulting support to ensure energy reliability and long-term system performance.

With operations in over 90 countries and an annual R&D investment of €1 B, Siemens Energy continues to position itself as a key player in energy infrastructure for the growing digital economy.

Source: Siemens Energy