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ABI Research Forecasts Data Center Cooling Demand Will Surge Nearly 7x by 2035 as AI ...

27 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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27 August 2026

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ABI Research forecasts that global data center cooling demand will surge nearly 7 times by 2035 due to accelerated AI adoption, with facilities expanding from 2 billion to over 5 billion square feet and increasing use of AI-enabled predictive cooling and hybrid architectures.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Smart Buildings.

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You face a sevenfold jump in cooling needs by 2035 as AI growth pushes data centers to scale rapidly. Investing in AI-driven cooling controls and retrofit-friendly tech will put you ahead of operational costs and resilience challenges.

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