The AI-driven surge in computing demand is redefining European data center power consumption. EU policymakers have responded with urgency. In June 2026, the European Commission announced binding minimum energy efficiency standards for data centers, with a mandatory “needs assessment” due by 2027. The concurrent Digitalisation and AI Roadmap for the Energy Sector introduces a “compute-power synergy” framework, integrating digital infrastructure into energy system planning and encouraging data centers to deploy on-site renewables, sign long-term PPAs, and act as flexible grid assets for peak management and frequency response.
Date: April 22-23, 2027 | Frankfurt, Germany
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