Based on projections from Deloitte, AI data centers alone are expected to consume 90 terawatt-hours of energy by the year 2026. This represents a tenfold increase compared to 2022 levels, taking place within a wider global power base that is anticipated to reach 96 gigawatts. Meanwhile, Filecoin storage operates entirely on energy systems that are already established and connected, rather than depending on new electrical infrastructure that is currently being built.