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Data centers are the foundation on which the Internet operates. Every time we act online, data is generated and these hubs are responsible for processing it. However, the ever-increasing volume of data and the speed at which it’s handled means data centers significantly contribute to the global carbon footprint. According to the International Energy Agency, they account for up to 1-1.5% of global electricity consumption – which could rise to 8% if action isn’t taken – and contribute 1% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Much of the energy waste data centers contribute comes from the cooling systems used to maintain optimal temperatures for IT equipment. In 2010, data centers handled 2 zettabytes of data, but that estimate has increased exponentially to 120 zettabytes per year. And it’s only going to keep increasing as the use of data-heavy technologies like AI becomes more widespread. It’s not just the number and capacity but also the scale of data centers that continues to grow, with “hyper-scale” locations that exceed 5,000 servers and 10,000 square feet! #DataCentre #Technology #Energy

Credit to Paul Haskell-Dowland and Bogdan Ghita July 29, 2024 Data centres are guzzling up too much electricity. Can we make them more efficient? https://lnkd.in/gnZZGx7a Our insatiable demand for digital content and services has been driving a rise in energy-hungry data centres. The International Energy Agency reports global data centre electricity consumption could double in a few short years, reaching 1,000 terawatt hours (TWh) by 2026. That’s roughly the same as generated by the whole of Japan per year. Some predictions estimate 8–10% of the planet’s electricity production will be needed to sustain the relentless growth in data centres. These figures are not uniformly distributed across the globe. In Ireland, where the sector is incentivised, data centres are predicted to exceed 30% of the country’s electricity demand within the next two years. Similar reports predict an increase in Australia from 5% to 8–15% of electricity by 2030. Why so much power? Of the power consumed by an entire data centre, computers may use around 40%. A similar proportion is typically dedicated to simply keeping the computers cool. This can be highly inefficient and costly. How can we make data centres more energy efficient? * Airflow: older data centres may still operate as a single large room (or multiple rooms) where the entire space is cooled. * Energy recovery: rather than forcibly cooling air (or liquids) using electricity, the warm exhaust from data centres can be repurposed. * Aquifer cooling: in locations with convenient access to underground water sources, groundwater cooling is a viable option to disperse excess heat. * Optimisation: although there are no reliable figures to quantify this type of waste, inefficiently configured software or hardware can use up some of the computing power consumed at a data centre. Optimising these can help reduce power consumption. * Physical location: by planning where a data centre is located, it is possible to significantly reduce cooling requirements. In northern Europe, the local climate can provide a natural cooling solution.

How much energy do data centres consume? Not that much! 👉👉👉 Estimated global data centre electricity consumption in 2022 was 240-340 TWh, or around 1-1.3% of global final electricity demand or about 1% of global CO2 emissions. 🖥 Even given the rise of AI training, latest estimates from Jan 2024 say that data centre energy use will double by 2026 and in the worst-case scenarios the consumption can reach 1,000 TWh, which will be within 4% of global CO2 emissions. 💡 The advance of major improvements in the efficiency of computing are described by “Koomey’s Law”. The law describes trends in the energy efficiency of computing, which has doubled roughly every 1.6 years since the 1940s – and every 2.7 years since 2000. A similar trend has been observed in data transmission networks, with energy intensity halving every two years since 2000. ⚡ The increasingly efficient IT hardware (as per Koomey’s Law) and a major shift to “hyperscale” data centres have helped to keep electricity demand flat in the period 2015-2021, even though internet traffic has tripled and data centre “workloads” (a measure of service demand) – have more than doubled in the same period. ❓ What's your take - are data centres consuming too much energy or not? ❓ Also, for the sake of sharing - do you know other industries that keep their energy consumption constant while experiencing three-fold growth? #RumenPresents #datacenters #GHGemissions

The anticipated surge in electricity usage due to data centers is less significant than initially expected. We’ve observed efficiency improvements in power consumption, cooling, and computing. Our model indicates virtually no deviation from historical data trends, demonstrating that we can reduce total power consumption without following the same energy consumption trajectory. Visit us to learn more! #powergeneration #datacenters #digitalinfrastructure #rolfsonoil

Data centers consume a whopping 1.5% of global electricity. Learn how to reduce energy costs and reduce your carbon footprint in mission-critical operations. Our latest blog reveals essential power solutions for boosting efficiency in data centers, telecoms, and government facilities. Read now https://lnkd.in/dSf9Hwuj #energyefficiency #missioncritical #sustainability #datacenters #telecoms

In 2021, there were 7 million data center locations around the world, according to iMasons. Each of these data center locations had a unique street address and ranged in size from hyperscale data centers with more than 1 GW of power capacity to micro edge deployments on street corners that drew less than 10 kW of power. In total, they represented 105 GW of built power capacity in 2021 and an annual electricity consumption of 594 TWh. This electricity consumption represented 2.4% of global electricity draw that year, which was more than the electricity consumed inthe entire United Kingdom. The Digital Infrastructure industry is now forecast to double and possibly triple in size over the next 10 years with 38 GW of new capacity required for generative AI alone by 2028. Total power consumption by data centers could double by 2026 to more than 1,000 TWh, according to forecasts from the International Energy Agency. I wonder what Electronics magazine was thinking when they invited Gordon Moore to contribute in January 1965. A piece of history.

Thanks Uptime Institute for predicting battery storage in '25 which TDCS happen to supply at no cost on 1MW + UK Data Centers. 3. Grid demand will require active participation from data centers New and expanded data centers will increasingly be expected to provide or store power and possibly even shed loads to support grids. My client, T.Loop also include in their solutions thanks Peter Judge Andy G. Lawrence ! #edge #edgecomputing #datacenter #tech #infrastructure #liquidcooling #highpower #highperformancecomputing #intel #iot #ai #ar #cyber #computing #processing #lowlatency #network #colocation #sustainability #carbonneutral #decarbonisation #powerappsdevelopers #poweredge #powerapps #power #architect #datacentresolutions #realestate #datacentreworld #datacentresolutions #cloud #edgecloud #sustainable #5g #hyperscale #techdisrupter #missioncritical #nvidia #amd #highdensity #renewables #ev #esg #netzero #fintech #cloudcomputing#Microsoft #Outage

Data centers are the vital hubs of the global electronic information network that is now the nervous system of the global economy. In Europe alone, estimates suggest that more than 3,000 new sites will be needed by the middle of the decade to meet the expected requirements for data storage and processing. While the evolution of computing helps bring sustainability more within reach, the vast amount of electricity it requires is a significant challenge. Reusing heat generated by data centers is key to making data centers more sustainable – but how can this be achieved effectively and cost-effectively? Learn more about sustainable data centers in our latest Danfoss whitepaper “Data Centers and Energy: Reaching Sustainability”, focusing on the European market: https://bit.ly/4b9zCv1 #DataCenters #EnergyEfficiency #WhyEE #Decarbonization #excesshea #reusingheat #energytransition

The US today is by far the largest operator of data centers in the world, with Northern Virginia’s hub boasting more than twice as much operational capacity as Beijing, its next-biggest rival, according to estimates from Bloomberg Intelligence. The problems in the US are compounded by the fact that not enough investment has gone into the grid to fortify it for the coming demand boom. For decades, US power use was largely flat. Now, it’s about to be turbocharged. The nation’s demand for electricity will surge almost 16% over the next five years, more than triple the estimate from a year ago, driven largely by new data centers, according to a recent report from Grid Strategies, a DC-based consulting firm.

Innovating for a sustainable future, Point2’s Smart Retimer SoC is a game-changer for data centers. This ultra-low-power technology reduces energy consumption in cables by over 50%, cutting cooling demands and operational costs. Supporting speeds up to 1.6 Tb, it delivers high performance while maintaining energy efficiency. By integrating this technology, data centers can achieve significant power and weight savings, paving the way for a more sustainable and cost-effective industry. #DataCenterEfficiency #SmartCabling #TechSustainability #EnergyInnovation #FutureofIT Learn more here: