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Take your time to read through ICIS latest analysis of electricity demand from data centres. 📈 As digitalisation advances, ICIS analysts expect data energy consumption to increase from current 100 TWh to 230 TWh by 2035 (Europe). ⚡ Today, electricity consumption for data centers around large countries Germany (21 TWh), UK (13 TWh) and France (11 TWh). Netherlands & Ireland stand out as big data markets with large shares in national electricity consumption (9%, 22% respectively). ICIS analysts see huge potential for Nordic markets to grow their stake in data markets.

"Japan reckons it may need to generate 50 percent more electricity by 2050 because of growing local demand from chipmaking and datacenters running AI. The move follows a warning by DigitalBridge that it may run out of power within two years. The growing burden placed on power grids by high tech industry have caused concerns in various countries (...) The International Energy Agency (IEA) rang the alarm earlier this year that global electricity demand from those data dormitories could double by 2026" #business #ai #energy https://lnkd.in/eS_gZ3-5

𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐒 - 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐀 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 Discover how microgrids are revolutionizing power solutions for data centers in our latest article, 'Microgrids – The Future of Data Center Power.' As digital demands skyrocket, traditional power infrastructures are being pushed to their limits. Learn how microgrids offer a sustainable, efficient, and autonomous solution to meet the growing energy needs of data centers worldwide. Dive into the full story to explore how this innovation aligns with the smart city visions and promises a resilient future for our digital infrastructure. Don’t miss out on this essential read for tech professionals and infrastructure developers!  https://lnkd.in/eUDYrVgx #Microgrids  #DataCenters  #SustainableTech  #SmartCities  #FutureOfEnergy  #TechInnovation  #DigitalInfrastructure

Data Centres are the basis of the modern world! There are several priorities when it comes to the operation of a data centre – optimising energy consumption, increasing reliability and reducing downtime, as well as sourcing energy from renewable sources – partially or completely. At Mitsubishi Electric, we offer solutions that can make the construction and running of a modern data centre less costly and time-consuming, while lowering its environmental footprint In today's digital era, data centers are the secret heroes powering everything from streaming to secure transactions. Dive into our white papers to uncover how these technological powerhouses operate and discover their role in our connected world. Download and read our data centre white papers here: https://lnkd.in/eK___VSk #MitsubishiElectric #FactoryAutomation #IndustrialAutomation #DataCentre #EnergyConsumption #Reliability #Energy #DataCentres

Please hear me out! Did you know that 60% of the energy dissipated in computing power in data centers is dedicated to cooling computers with fans and other cooling systems? By immersing computers in deep waters and connecting them to our infrastructure via optical fibers, we can eliminate the need for cooling systems and use 100% of the energy for producing data. A pioneering project in Portugal has already successfully piloted this concept on an artificial island. The island harnesses energy from the ocean to power submerged data centers, eliminating the need for external energy from the grid. The data centers are immersed in water, with computers surrounded by a special oil that cools them automatically, without the need for fans or other cooling systems. This innovative approach has been tested and proven to produce data at zero cost and without relying on external energy. The project demonstrates the vast potential for harnessing the ocean's energy to power data centers, reducing energy consumption and increasing efficiency. As part of a broader initiative to explore the ocean's potential for renewable energy and sustainable development, this concept can create new opportunities for economic growth, innovation, and environmental sustainability. Interested in learning more? I have a video of the admiral who managed this project with private investors, but it's in Portuguese. Let me know in the comments if you'd like to see it! #DataCenters #SustainableEnergy #OceanTech #RenewableEnergy #GreenTech #EnergyEfficiency #CloudComputing #TechInnovation #AI #FutureOfData

🔋 Data center power demand is expected to triple by 2030, fueled by the rapid growth of AI and new technologies. As this demand skyrockets, the energy sector faces some tough challenges in balancing increased needs with clean energy goals. One possible solution is Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). These compact, reliable power sources can be set up quickly at data centers, reducing the strain on local grids and offering more flexibility to meet growing energy needs. https://lnkd.in/eK6EvBUV #DataCenters #AYdifference

Data Centre Frontier Summit: Cooling, AI Focus, and Powering Up 💡 At the recent Data Centre Frontier Trends Summit in Reston, Virginia, industry leaders discussed the critical challenges of enhancing cooling efficiency, harnessing AI, and increasing power capacity in sustainable ways. As the demand for AI-driven computing grows, the emphasis is on keeping data centres cool and operational while using more sustainable energy sources, including natural gas, small modular reactors (SMRs), and renewables like solar and wind. 🌍 The summit also highlighted the need for innovative solutions to balance the sector's increasing energy demands with environmental responsibility. With a focus on behind-the-meter strategies, new transmission lines, and microgrids, the industry is preparing for a future where data centres are both powerful and sustainable. ⚡ At Hanley, we support the focus on innovative solutions discussed at the Data Centre Frontier Trends Summit. Addressing the growing need for sustainable energy sources while enhancing cooling efficiency is vital for the future of data centres. As experts in accelerating data centre applications, we believe that integrating these advancements will help the industry meet its energy demands while prioritizing environmental responsibility. 🔋 #rockwellautomation #datacenterinfrastructure #datacentercooling #datacentreinnovation #rok

📞 The rise of #AI has propelled #energy consumption to new heights, overloading the #network and data centers. With the growing demand for power, vendors are on the lookout for new approaches to optimize energy efficiency without sacrificing productivity. Learn more about the energy problem of today and how to address this challenge in the future in a new post by Mats Eriksson, our Telecom Business Development Lead 👉 https://bit.ly/4f4UANK

Interesting read. "The almost overnight surge in electricity demand from data centers is now outstripping the available power supply in many parts of the world, according to interviews with data center operators, energy providers and tech executives. That dynamic is leading to years-long waits for businesses to access the grid as well as growing concerns of outages and price increases for those living in the densest data center markets. The dramatic increase in power demands from Silicon Valley’s growth-at-all-costs approach to AI also threatens to upend the energy transition plans of entire nations and the clean energy goals of trillion-dollar tech companies." https://lnkd.in/gDbFhCtj

NEW: As demand for electricity continues to grow, the EPRI has launched its DCFlex Initiative, a multi-year R&D program to explore how data centers can support and better interconnect with the electric grid. http://spr.ly/6045SK961. The initiative will deploy five to ten large-scale flexibility hubs to serve as living laboratories to explore strategies for integrating data centers with the grid. They will also experiment with innovative solutions—like artificial intelligence, biodiesel, hydrogen, advanced energy storage systems, and others—setting the stage for potential grid-connected operations in the future. We are excited to join this initiative alongside several other tech and utility companies. DCFlex will help identify new data center designs to help grid-connected consumers, support utility flexibility, affordability, and create operational frameworks for faster grid interconnection. #DataCenters #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability #Innovation #AI