Projected Increase in Electricity Demand for Data Centers in Africa from 0.4 GW to 2.2 GW by 2030
Latest Tanzania energy news · Projected Increase in Electricity Demand for Data Cente… explained · 2030 updates · updated Aug 19, 2026 · energy news · power · electricity
TLDR
- Electricity demand for data centers in Africa is projected to increase from 0.4 GW to 2.2 GW by 2030.
- Africa currently holds approximately 0.6% of the global data center capacity despite having significant land and energy resources.
- Kenya generates about 93% of its electricity from renewable sources, positioning it well for data center investments.
- Tanzania has Raxio TZ1 with a capacity of 6 MW and Wingu Africa with approximately 3 MW, with Raxio receiving $380 million in funding for expansion.
- The shift in data center location preferences is driven by the need for reliable and affordable electricity and large land for expansion.