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Europe and U.S. Face Power Outages Amid Rising AI Demand

1/14/2026

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In late 2025, thousands of European travelers faced disruptions from a Eurotunnel outage, blackouts in Portugal and Spain.
United States also experienced significant outages, notably in California.
China has maintained stable electricity output since 2022.
China is expanding infrastructure with a $137 billion hydropower project in Tibet.
As AI demand rises, Europe and United States face energy costs and grid stress, according to Alberto Vettoretti of Dezan Shira and Associates.

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In late 2025, thousands of European travelers faced disruptions from a Eurotunnel outage, blackouts in Portugal and Spain.
United States also experienced significant outages, notably in California.
China has maintained stable electricity output since 2022.
China is expanding infrastructure with a $137 billion hydropower project in Tibet.
As AI demand rises, Europe and United States face energy costs and grid stress, according to Alberto Vettoretti of Dezan Shira and Associates.