In 2020, data centers in North America consumed ** metric tons of copper. It is forecast that in 2040 North American data centers will consume almost ** metric tons of copper. Copper's properties such as conductivity help to maximize energy efficiency and the reliability of data centers, which makes it an important material for data center applications.
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Visual Capitalist. (November 9, 2023). Consumption volume of copper by data centers in North America in 2020, with forecast for 2030 and 2040 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 14, 2026, from /statistics/1487731/copper-consumption-in-north-american-data-centers/
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