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The continued growth of data centres in the UK – which, according to a recent article in The Times, may require up to 40% more energy than previously forecasted – needs to be met with greater investment in sustainable energy infrastructure, rather than resorting to fossil fuels, industry experts have said.

AI hyperscalers driving unprecedented demand for renewable energy: S&P Global

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The rapid expansion of AI, driven by hyperscalers such as Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft, is leading to unprecedented demand…

Around four fifths (79%) of global data centre capacity faces exposure to 'acute climate hazards' including flooding, extreme winds and wildfires

Environmental and financial implications of data centres explored in new report

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The environmental and financial implications of data centres in the context of further AI development is explored in a new…

A 'power-first' approach to investment and planning of data centre growth in the Asia Pacific region can spearhead cleaner, more resilient and more affordable energy systems, rather than being an environmental and infrastructural burden, a new report from Deloitte has suggested.

Energy planning will play a central role in Asia Pacific’s data centre boom

6 months ago6 months ago4 mins

A ‘power-first’ approach to investment in and planning of data centres in the Asia Pacific region can spearhead cleaner, more…

Energy efficiency is the key to unlock AI's business potential, a discussion panel at the Economist Impact Sustainability Week summit in London has suggested.

Experts discuss the role of energy efficiency in scaling AI for business

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Energy efficiency is the key to unlock AI’s business potential, a discussion panel at the Economist Impact Sustainability Week summit…

The UK's National Grid has undertaken a live trial of new technology that adjusts the power usage of data centres in real time, opening the possibility for high-performance AI infrastructure to operate as a flexible, grid-responsive asset.

National Grid trial showcases power adjustment capabilities of data centres

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The UK’s National Grid has undertaken a live trial of new technology that adjusts the power usage of data centres…

Activist groups across the UK, led by Global Action Plan, are holding two days of protests against the expansion of hyperscale data centres, including a 'March Against The Machines' outside OpenAI's London offices on Saturday.

UK activist groups to protest against data centre expansion

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Activist groups across the UK, led by Global Action Plan, are holding two days of protests against the expansion of…

The rapid expansion of data centres in Ireland is driving up household electricity bills and deepening the country's dependence on fossil fuels,

A third of US data centres could be off-grid by 2030, study suggests

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A third of data centres operating in the United States could be fully self-sufficient in their energy needs by the…

Global chief executives plan to expand investment in artificial intelligence solutions, despite 83% of them recognising the environmental cost associated with rapid AI scaling, a new survey by NTT, Inc. and WSJ Intelligence has found.

Global CEOs eager to invest in AI despite environmental concerns

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Global chief executives plan to expand investment in artificial intelligence solutions, despite 83% of them recognising the environmental cost associated…

Envision Energy has announced a 30-year long-term service agreement with Brazilian renewable energy developer Casa dos Ventos, marking Envision's first net-zero energy deployment in the country.

Envision Energy announces first net-zero energy deployment in Brazil

8 months ago8 months ago4 mins

Envision Energy has announced a 30-year long-term service agreement with Brazilian renewable energy developer Casa dos Ventos, marking Envision’s first…

A new report by carbon-removal specialist Arbonics analyses the level to which tech giants are integrating nature restoration into their data centre strategies

Microsoft ranks highest for integrating nature into its data centre plans

9 months ago9 months ago3 mins

A new report by carbon-removal specialist Arbonics analyses the level to which tech giants are integrating nature restoration into their…