AIFinancial Postabout 4 hours ago
Orbital Data Centres Cost Three Times More
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Wood Mackenzie reports orbital data centres cost three times more than terrestrial alternatives, with a hypothetical 1 GW facility estimated at US$170 billion. Global data centre power demand is forecast to reach 3,700 TWh by 2040, up from 460 TWh in 2026. Grid and water constraints are driving exploration of space-based facilities.
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