Why Europe’s AI Boom is Running into a Power Problem

Investment in data centers is surging. After more than $61 billion in deals in 2025, the sector is expected to require nearly $7 trillion by 2030 to meet rising AI demand. In Europe, data centers are moving away from saturated hubs toward accessible and renewable-powered grids, located on the edges of the continent. That shift is creating winners across infrastructure and utilities, while raising risks around prices, local strain, climate, security and sovereignty. #CNBC #CNBCExplains #DataCenters #Electricity ----- Subscribe: @cnbci CNBC International Live: @cnbcinternationalive LinkedIn:   / cnbc-international   TikTok:   / cnbci   Facebook:   / cnbcinternational   Instagram:   / cnbcinternational   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cnbcinternat... X:   / cnbci   Telegram: https://t.me/cnbci WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/CNBCiWhatsApp