Global Energy Divide: Access to Clean Electricity and Its Implications
As the global transition to clean energy accelerates, questions about equitable access to clean electricity are becoming more pressing. In Australia, concerns have arisen over the energy consumption of data centers, prompting government action to ensure these centers contribute to renewable energy generation. Globally, data centers are projected to consume as much electricity as Japan by 2030, highlighting the tension between technological advancement and energy equity. Meanwhile, billions of people, particularly in Africa and the Pacific, still lack access to basic electricity, underscoring a significant energy divide. 
