GDS Holdings Ltd
GDS Holdings Energy Data Preview
In 2023, GDS Holdings disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.
GDS Holdings also reported how it meets its energy needs through a mix of purchased and self-generated energy, offering insight into its sourcing strategy and level of energy independence.
Additionally, GDS Holdings also disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.
Finally, GDS Holdings also reported the types of energy sources as well as generation technologies, both for purchased and self-produced energy, helping stakeholders evaluate GDS Holdings's reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives.
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Insights into GDS Holdings's Energy Renewability
In 2023, GDS Holdings consumed a total of 19.58 million Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 33.28% was sourced from renewable energy, either derived from natural resources like biofuels, biomass, or biogas, or generated using renewable technologies such as solar or wind power. The remaining 66.72% was classified as non-renewable energy, coming from fossil-based fuels such as coal, natural gas, or crude oil, or from non-renewable generation technologies like nuclear power.
GDS Holdings's Energy Renewability Rate
How much of GDS Holdings's energy consumed is renewable?
In 2023, GDS Holdings consumed a total of 19.58 million Gigajoules of energy, of which 33.28% was derived from renewable sources, including biofuels, biomass, biogas, solar, and wind power.
This moderate level of renewable energy adoption indicates that GDS Holdings is transitioning toward cleaner energy sources, though a significant share of its energy mix still relies on non-renewable inputs.
Are GDS Holdings's energy practices becoming more sustainable?
Since 2021, GDS Holdings's total energy consumption increased by 29.45%, including a 7.64% increase in 2023, reflecting a sustained rise in overall energy demand.
Over the same period, the share of renewable energy decreased by 1.89%, with a further 7.16% drop in 2023, highlighting a weakening in renewable energy performance.
Overall, GDS Holdings is consuming more energy while simultaneously reducing its use of renewable sources, raising concerns about a growing dependency on fossil fuels and the company’s alignment with sustainability goals.
GDS Holdings's Renewable vs Non-renewable Energy Over Time
- Renewable Energy Consumed
- Non-renewable Energy Consumed
Insights into GDS Holdings's Energy Consumption & Production Mix
In 2023, GDS Holdings disclosed detailed information on both the sources and generation technologies of its consumed and produced energy This disclosure enables a clearer assessment of the GDS Holdings's overall energy mix, its sourcing strategy, and its reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives such as renewables and low-carbon technologies.
GDS Holdings's Energy Consumed by Sources and Technologies
What are the main sources and generation technologies behind GDS Holdings's energy consumption?
In 2023, GDS Holdings's total energy consumption was primarily sourced from
- Hydropower, Solar Energy, Electricity (Unspecified Source) and Wind Energy (74.91%)
- Hydropower, Solar Energy and Wind Energy (24.97%)
- Diesel (0.11%)
How diverse is GDS Holdings’s energy consumption mix?
In 2023, GDS Holdings consumed energy from 5 different sources or generation technologies, indicating a highly concentrated energy mix, with Hydropower, Solar Energy, Electricity (Unspecified Source) and Wind Energy alone accounting for 74.91% of total consumption.
What are the main sources or generation technologies used by GDS Holdings to produce energy?
In 2023, GDS Holdings's energy production came primarily from
- Solar Energy (100%)
How diverse is GDS Holdings’s energy production mix?
In 2023, GDS Holdings produced energy using 1 different sources or generation technologies. The energy production mix is highly concentrated, with Solar Energy alone making up 100% of total output.
GDS Holdings's Energy Produced by Sources and Technologies
Insights into GDS Holdings's Energy Inflows & Self-Sufficiency
In 2023, GDS Holdings reported total energy inflows of 19.55 million Gigajoules, which corresponds to the company's full energy needs, including energy consumed, redistributed, sold, or stored. This energy inflow was composed of 19.54 million Gigajoules purchased from external suppliers and 2,072.85 Gigajoules generated through internal production. This corresponds to a production share of 0.01%, reflecting a 1.06% percentage point increase from the previous year (2022) and a 1.06% percentage point increase since 2021.
GDS Holdings's production share has remained relatively consistent over time, with no significant fluctuations. This stability may indicate a deliberate sourcing strategy built on predictable supply patterns, or a balanced reliance on both internal and external energy sources.
GDS Holdings's Energy Purchased vs Produced Over Time
- Total Energy Produced
- Total Energy Purchased