Forecasting digital demand to future-proof the grid
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At a glance outcomes
regions assessed across NA, EU, Asia, and emerging markets
data points analyzed from public, proprietary, and expert sources
reports, databases, and SME insights combined into unified forecasts
modular intelligence briefs built for policy, planning, & investment teams
interactive dashboards designed for scenario analysis and team alignment
months delivery from kickoff to final validated model
The challenge
EPRI needed a validated and unified model to forecast surging digital electricity demand driven by AI, data centers, and crypto mining. Traditional forecasting tools missed region-specific dynamics, leaving policy and investment decisions exposed to uncertainty. PreScouter was engaged to quantify emerging grid pressures and guide data-driven infrastructure planning across diverse global markets.
Our approach
Define scope and key questions
To ensure a precise forecast, our team aligned early with EPRI on scope, coverage, and demand segments. This clarity enabled accurate modeling of regional variations and digital load growth. With consistent parameters, every scenario reflected real-world drivers for confident infrastructure and investment decisions.
Build unified forecasting model
Our team built a digital demand forecasting framework for precise regional comparisons across 70+ markets. It standardized CAPEX, consumption rates, technology growth, and development indicators. With validated assumptions, we modeled scenarios exposing where AI, data centers, and crypto will drive demand fastest.
Map global demand hotspots
We benchmarked operational, under-construction, and planned data-center capacities across 20 countries and 26 cities. Our analysis merged growth forecasts, power access, and infrastructure maturity to ensure consistency. Visual insights revealed fast-emerging Type B and C markets, giving EPRI data-backed clarity on accelerating digital-load growth.
Deliver interactive dashboards
Our team built two interactive dashboards to model state-level demand forecasts and crypto-mining impacts. They enabled real-time scenario planning, letting users adjust assumptions and visualize electricity loads. This centralized platform empowered EPRI teams to align infrastructure, policy, and investments with shifting digital demand.
Provide modular briefs and insights
Each intelligence brief delivered critical findings, regional forecasts, and sector-specific insights in a modular format. Backed by validated data and expert input, these briefs offered a clear view of emerging digital demand pressures. Policymakers gained actionable clarity to prioritize investments and refine long-term grid strategies.
Our approach
Define scope and key questions
To ensure a precise forecast, our team aligned early with EPRI on scope, coverage, and demand segments. This clarity enabled accurate modeling of regional variations and digital load growth. With consistent parameters, every scenario reflected real-world drivers for confident infrastructure and investment decisions.
Key findings
Mapping the global landscape, we identified that the current data center landscape is marked by the rise of Type B and Type C markets*.
- Grid reliability
Stable and resilient grids remain the top prerequisite, as outages and volatility directly limit hyperscale deployment potential.
- Power availability
Regions with abundant renewable capacity attract hyperscale projects, with solar and wind share exceeding 40% in top markets.
- Land accessibility
Proximity to substations and fiber routes drives site selection, with limited land adding 15–20% to project timelines.
- Connectivity strength
Markets offering low-latency fiber links and strategic proximity to end-users are prioritized for AI and cloud operations.
- Policy incentives
Government-backed tax credits and streamlined permitting reduce upfront costs by 10-25%, accelerating build timelines.
- Investment readiness
Locations combining grid resilience, policy support, and renewables access achieve the fastest approval-to-operation cycles.
Exclusive strategic recommendations
Pathway groups
- Immediate action
Stabilize today’s grid
Strengthen monitoring and capacity planning in high-growth regions with hyperscale projects exceeding 1 GW capacity.
- Mid-term strategy
Bridge the data surge
Upgrade substations and deploy adaptive demand-response systems across regions where digital load is set to double by 2027.
- Long-term vision
Future-proof the infrastructure
Build multi-scenario models to track AI-driven load shifts through 2030 and prioritize renewable hubs with supportive policy.
PreScouter recommended:
- Act immediately in high-demand corridors to ensure supply security for expanding AI and data center clusters.
- Deploy mid-term investments in renewables and substations to manage regional imbalances and strengthen grid flexibility.
- Plan long-term strategies around scalable modeling, data-driven forecasting, and regulatory partnerships for sustained readiness.
- Adapt all planning decisions to local grid maturity, renewable mix, and policy conditions.
What our client gained
Validated forecasting model covering 2024-2030 across 70+ regions.
Interactive dashboards for scenario planning and stakeholder alignment.
4 modular briefs with actionable insights for infrastructure, regulation, and investment.
Accelerated delivery in under 3 months, boosting confidence in planning and public briefings.
Start your forecasting project
Digital demand is reshaping power-sector planning. Acting now secures reliable forecasts and avoids capacity shortfalls.
We help you move from insights to measurable action in simple four steps:
Get a custom model
Access a validated forecast of digital electricity demand across AI, data centers, and crypto mining. See region-by-region projections to understand where grid pressures will intensify first.
Access live dashboards
Use interactive tools to simulate demand scenarios across 70+ regions and multiple time horizons. Adjust inputs in real time and align forecasts with internal planning assumptions.
Validate with experts
Engage subject-matter specialists to confirm data accuracy and interpret changing market signals. Gain confidence in forecasts used for infrastructure planning, regulation, and investment.
Plan with confidence
Turn complex data into clear decisions for grid expansion, policy action, and capital allocation.
Ensure your organization stays ahead of rising digital demand and regional capacity risks.