Data centers and AI: How the energy sector can meet power …
Sep 17, 2024 · The article explores the surging demand for data centers and AI technologies in the US and the challenges for the power sector to supply and decarbonize the electricity. It analyzes the constraints, opportunities, and solutions for investors and incumbents across the power value chain.
Data Centres and Data Transmission Networks - International Energy …
Learn how data centres and data transmission networks contribute to global energy use and emissions, and how they can improve their energy efficiency and decarbonisation. Find out the latest trends and projections for data centre electricity consumption, internet traffic, and …
Clean Energy Resources to Meet Data Center Electricity Demand
Aug 12, 2024 · Today, solar energy, land-based wind energy, battery storage, and energy efficiency are some of the most rapidly scalable and cost competitive ways to meet increased electricity demand from data centers.
How Data Centers Are Shaping the Future of Energy Consumption
Jun 26, 2024 · One beneficiary of the data center boom may be the global energy transition. The growth in data centers is expected to help renewable power developers reduce risk by allowing them to form longer-term contracts at higher prices.
Recalibrating global data center energy-use estimates | Science
Feb 28, 2020 · In 2018, we estimated that global data center energy use rose to 205 TWh, or around 1% of global electricity consumption. This represents a 6% increase compared with 2010, whereas global data center compute instances increased by 550% over the same time period.
How to stop data centres from gobbling up the world’s electricity
Sep 12, 2018 · Data centres consume 200 TWh of electricity annually, more than some countries, and could grow to 8% of global demand by 2030. Learn how scientists and engineers are improving efficiency,...
Sources of data center energy estimates: A comprehensive review
Sep 21, 2022 · In this review, we analyze 258 data center energy estimates from 46 original publications between 2007 and 2021 to assess their reliability by examining the 676 sources used. We show that 31% of sources were from peer-reviewed publications, 38% were from non-peer-reviewed reports, and many lacked clear methodologies and data provenance.
Data centers account for 1% of worldwide electricity use, but their energy intensity has declined due to efficiency gains. This article recalibrates global data center energy-use estimates based on new data and suggests policy implications for the near future.
DOE Announces $40 Million for More Efficient Cooling for Data Centers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $40 million in funding for 15 projects that will develop high-performance, energy efficient cooling solutions …
Home | Center of Expertise for Energy Efficiency in Data Centers
This tool helps data center operators identify energy-saving opportunities through IT equipment upgrades. The November 2023 update introduces water savings estimates and integrates the …