Russia data center capacity grows significantly in 2026

The total installed capacity of operating data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities in Russia reached 5.38 GW as of September 30, 2026. Since the beginning of the year, new consumers with a total capacity of 1.055 GW have been connected to the power grid.

• Total capacity of data centers and mining objects reached 5.38 GW by September 30, 2026.
• New consumers totaling 1.055 GW were connected to the grid since early 2026.
• The share of data centers in Russia's total power consumption grew from 1.4% in 2022 to 2% in 2025.
• High-tech computing capacity could reach 15.3 GW over the next five years.

Energy Consumption and Growth Trends

The share of data centers in Russia's total energy consumption continues to rise steadily. While in 2022 they accounted for 1.4% of total electricity consumption, the figure reached 2% by 2025. Experts estimate that over the next five years, the total power consumption of high-tech computing facilities could surge up to 15.3 GW.

Commercial Data Center Dynamics

According to the Russian Data Center Industry Association, the electrical capacity of commercial data centers is expected to increase by 10–12% by the end of 2026, reaching approximately 1.1 GW. For comparison, growth rates in previous years varied: up by 24% in 2021, 10% in 2022, 13% in 2023, 22% in 2024, and 18% in 2025, bringing capacity to 990.6 MW.

Industry Impact and Infrastructure

The rapid expansion of data centers and mining infrastructure highlights the growing demand for digital services and computational power. This substantial surge in energy load requires careful grid planning and infrastructure development to support new high-tech facilities reliably in the coming years.