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As we witness a substantial shift in Europe's energy consumption driven by AI datacenters, the question arises: How can innovative solutions like smart grid technologies help us manage this surge while advancing our sustainability objectives? Are these innovations enough to ensure a seamless integration of renewable sources, or do we need to rethink our approach to energy management entirely? How impactful will these technologies be on Europe's future energy landscape? I'm keen to see how this unfolds and to contribute constructively.

GS | Powering Up Europe: AI datacenters and electrification to drive +c.40%-50% growth in electricity consumption Since 2008, European electricity consumption has cumulatively declined by c.10%. However, this trend might be about to reverse: the rapid expansion of datacenters and gradual pickup of the electrification process could boost Europe’s power demand by c.40%-50% over the coming 10 years #datacenters #ai #energy

A recent report from EPRI indicated that #datacenters are one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide. #AI applications and #ML workloads account for 10-20% of data center electricity today, yet power consumption is projected to grow tremendously in the coming years to represent up to 9.1% of total U.S. electricity generation annually by 2030. Current data centers largely rely on 400 gigabit (400G) Ethernet network devices that are not fast enough to meet future AI/ML workloads, which need interconnect speeds of up to 1.6T. Can today's interconnect technology be able to scale in speed while maintaining energy efficiency to minimize carbon footprint? Point2’s e-Tube technology is the answer. Cables built with e-Tube provide a viable alternative to support the interconnect needs of next-generation, high-performance data centers. Offering 2x higher energy efficiency, 2-4x lower cost, and latency 3 orders of magnitude better than optical interconnect — Point2 can help meet future terabit demand of AI/ML data centers. You can download a free version of the report here: https://lnkd.in/efq7waeV

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, DATACENTERS, AND THE ELECTRICITY GRID According to today's S&P Global Market Intelligence webinar on "Artificial intelligence, Datacenters and Energy," forecasts for electricity usage have been dramatically increasing across a number of U.S. regions. Relatedly, the following article covers one proposal to massively expand the U.S. electricity grid, analogous to the Eisenhower-era construction of "more than 48,000 miles of highways ... [which formed the] economic arteries that facilitate[d] modern commerce": https://lnkd.in/gfXzpKrV. #artificialintelligence #ai #datacenters #electricity #utilities

In the AI era, selecting the ideal data center #location is more crucial than ever for optimizing cloud computing, AI, and other data-intensive applications. The right location means superior connectivity, efficient cooling, sustainable energy, and stable operations. 2024 Top-Ranked Data Center Locations to Watch by Omdia: ● The UnitedStates (SiliconValley/NorthernVirginia/Chicago): high demand, dense fiber-optic network, and excellent connectivity. ● The UnitedStates(Dallas): relatively minimal disaster risk combined with central location. ● Ireland/Denmark/Sweden: naturally cool climate for reduced cooling costs. ● Germany/Thailand/Malaysia/Philippines: commitment to renewable energy. ● Singapore: politically stable with strong regulatory frameworks. Our advanced 400G and 800G optical transceivers ensure seamless high-speed data transfer, no matter where your data center is located. Stay ahead with reliable, efficient, and future-proof connectivity solutions. Transform your data center strategy in 2024 with us!

After artificial intelligence (AI), what is the number one factor that will drastically shape the development of data centers for years to come? Considering the large amounts of energy data centers require, operators will need to look at how to become more sustainable, how to adapt to new regulations, and how to ensure access to reliable and affordable energy supplies. Join us at Datacenter Form Olso on 14 March and discover more about the available energy in the Nordics for powering next-generations data centers. Click here now to register and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/egJWx5rm #DCFOslo24 #NordicsIT #NordicsEnergy #Datacenters #Sustainability

Did you know that AI data center racks may need up to seven times more power than traditional data center racks? By 2030, domestic data center electricity consumption is projected to increase between 6.5% and 7.5% (335 terawatt-hours to 390 terawatt-hours). According to official data, data centers consumed almost a fifth of all electricity in the Republic of Ireland in 2022, where several big tech firms like Google and Meta-parent Facebook have their European headquarters. The electricity use by data centers in the country has grown by 400% since 2015 and sparked debate about capacity. The energy use and demands on infrastructure have raised concerns in recent years. Sources :  BBC, https://lnkd.in/dv5KWmvg American Nuclear Society, https://lnkd.in/dZWzQ7S4). As AI workloads increase, traditional air-cooling systems struggle to keep up. Chipmakers and data center operators are switching to a more effective solution: liquid cooling. For data center operators who want to lower their PUE, liquid cooling is more power efficient and cost effective. It uses less energy to cool the refrigerant than air. Liquid cooling removes the need for air cooling equipment, which saves floor space that can be used for more data hall capacity. However, liquid cooling is a big change for operators, as it may need a lot of adjustments to the infrastructure and design. One of the main design changes is adding plumbing installations. Traditionally, it required lot of effort into keeping water out of the data halls, be it pre-action sprinklers or water detection systems but for direct-to-chip cooling, for example, small pipes are needed to bring the coolant to the chips to remove heat.   Source : JLL, https://lnkd.in/dGpzfFyP #EdgeComputing #IoT #DataProcessing #CloudComputing #5G #AI #Datacentre #AICoolingsystem #Electricity

Related to the quick ramp-up in U.S. electricity demand as noted below, the Commodity Insights Digest (CID) covered how "The Tech Boom ... [will] Further Feed the Commodity Cycle" in the following article from Auspice Capital Advisors: https://lnkd.in/gw-n4B5W. Complimentary subscriptions to the CID are currently available at: https://lnkd.in/gFdbk9Ze.

Very excited to read about this first-of-a-kind partnership between NTT DATA and Schneider Electric. There's lots of edge computing and AI specific technical jargon to distill which is why I appreciated Forbes simplifying the underlying importance of what our companies are seeking to achieve together: "What’s involved here involves a lot of deep-tech infrastructure and network backbone technologies, but what’s happening here is simple, we need to see edge computing (i.e. those computations, analytics and data management processes that happen outwise on the Internet of Things) given more power." That's what the combo of NTT DATA's Edge as a Service and Schneider Electric's EcoStruxture is going to do.

As AI continues to advance and take over various industries, there's a growing demand for high-power-density, compact #UPSsystems that can efficiently support power-hungry applications while maximizing space utilization. Arturo Di Filippi and DatacenterDynamics explore in this supplement how to move towards a net zero #datacenter. Learn more here 👉https://lnkd.in/dRgK3bJ9 “The biggest challenge we see with power density (and the need to increase power density) is to have power building blocks that allow higher capacity and occupy less space,” says Arturo Di Filippi, global offering manager – Smart Power, at Vertiv. “The second big challenge is related to #energyefficiency and, hence, running costs. Power equipment needs to work continuously for 365 days per year so even a very slight improvement in efficiency will prove valuable for the end user in terms of reduced operating costs. “This is driving a challenge on our side to improve our product offerings so that we can offer the highest efficiency for customers, as well as different operating modes that can support particular scenarios,” says Di Filippi. The third is less of a challenge and more of an opportunity, he says - one where you can use equipment in a ‘smart’ way. “As we no longer have the kind of grid outages that we had in the past, this frees up UPS or battery systems to provide #grid services.” Vertiv #artificialintelligence #technology #sustainability