Goldman Sachs
May 18, 2026
Powering Up Europe: Datacenters in the UK and Europe
Sector ReportEquitiesMacro Economic IndicatorsUtilitiesInformation Technology
A surge in datacenter demand driven by AI is expected to boost UK power consumption by 25% and drive a €3.5 trillion investment cycle in European power infrastructure.
Key Takeaways
- 1.The UK is facing a significant datacenter boom, with National Grid preparing for 10 GW of demand by 2031, which could increase UK power consumption by 25%.
- 2.AI Agents are significantly more energy-intensive (50x) than current AI Chatbots, driving projections of 60-75 GW of European datacenter capacity by 2035.
- 3.European energy policy is pivoting toward electrification and security, necessitating approximately €3.5 trillion in investment for power generation and grids.
Table of Contents
- Powering Up Europe
- Disclosure Appendix
- GS Factor Profile
- M&A Rank
- Quantum
- Disclosures
- Regulatory disclosures
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Authors
Alberto GandolfiAjay PatelMafalda Pombeiro
Securities
SSERWEG.DEOrsted
Themes
AI-Driven Energy DemandEuropean ElectrificationDatacenter Infrastructure Boom
Regions
EuropeUKUnited KingdomGermany
