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Energy shortages threaten to restrict 40% of AI data centers by 2027

Network World

The rapid expansion of AI and generative AI (GenAI) workloads could see 40% of data centers constrained by power shortages by 2027, according to Gartner. The surge is attributed to the increased deployment of large-scale language models (LLMs) and complex algorithms that require massive data processing capabilities.

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AI is wild card in data center energy demand, say electricity researchers

Network World

Data centers could consume upwards of 9% of US electricity generation by 2030, more than double the amount currently used, although the role AI contributing to the demand, a new study has found. While AI applications are estimated to use only 10%-20% of data center electricity today, that percentage is growing rapidly.”

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Buyer’s guide: Edge data centers

Network World

Edge data centers include hardware, software, applications, data management, connectivity, gateways, security, and advanced analytics. Larger ones resemble traditional data centers. Download our editors’ PDF edge data center buyer’s guide today!]

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Small step towards green data center power tested in Dublin

Network World

A test involving hydrogen fuel cells that is currently taking place in Dublin, Ireland at an Equinix International Business Exchange (IBX) data center proves progress is occurring in this space, but it is certainly not a “super meaningful step forward,” according to an analyst with Dell’Oro Group.

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Google bets on nuclear power to drive AI expansion

Network World

In a blog post, Google announced an agreement with Kairos Power to source nuclear energy, aiming to bring the first SMR online by 2030, with more reactors planned by 2035. In March, Amazon acquired a nuclear-powered data center from Talen Energy. Most recently Microsoft wound down an attempt to create underwater data centers.

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5 Sustainability concepts driving the data center of the future

CIO Business Intelligence

It’s an idea we’re proud to support, as it aligns with our own Data Center of the Future initiative. We believe investing in sustainable data center technologies isn’t just the right thing to do for the future of our planet; it can also be a key source of business value for our customers today.

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My sustainability story: Telenor looks to renewable energy and network efficiency

TM Forum

by 57% between 2019 and 2030. Scope 1 covers GHG emissions that Telenor makes directly, while scope 2 emissions refer to the energy Telenor buys from suppliers to run its operations, including networks and buildings. In 2021, running networks and data centers accounted for 96% of Telenor’s total energy use.

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