#datacentres

#datacentres

Generative AI is driving a significant increase in energy demand, posing challenges for sustainability and operational viability of datacentres.

Generative AI has significantly influenced M&A activity in the global datacentre market, leading to record-high deal values in 2024.

Generative AI workloads will strain energy resources, likely impacting 40% of AI datacentres by 2027 due to rising power demands.

Labour's AI growth zone may worsen water shortages in the severely water-stressed south-east of England.

Microsoft has developed a water-free cooling blueprint for AI datacentres, aiming to eliminate over 125 million litres of water usage.

The new cooling technology will be implemented in all new datacentre designs starting August 2024, with plans for a wide rollout.

The company reported a 39% improvement in water efficiency in the last fiscal year, highlighting its commitment to sustainability.

Meta reported a $40.6 billion revenue for Q3 2024, significantly bolstered by advancements in AI technology.

Artificial intelligence can aid in achieving climate goals by making technology and electricity grids more efficient, despite concerns about increased energy demand from datacentres.

EU regulations are requiring datacentres to report on energy performance to drive sustainability and improve efficiency amid rising electricity demand.

Data legislation must consider the energy efficiency and environmental impact of datacentres.

Using HPE GreenLake as-a-service model for energy efficiency in datacentres.

Datacentres in the UK are now classified as critical national infrastructure to enhance protection against cyber threats and support economic growth.

Datacentres in Queretaro are crucial for the digital economy but face challenges regarding water and energy supply amidst rapid growth.

The UK public supports datacentre development but lacks understanding of their functions, which may hinder acceptance of future expansions.

IT leaders face balancing innovation with environmental concerns in cloud computing.

Drilling into datacentre assets for energy consumption details is crucial for sustainability efforts.

The carbon emissions from cloud computing now exceed those from the commercial aviation industry.

The Starmer government is seeking comprehensive datacentre planning reforms for a more integrated approach to sustainable energy and community impact.