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Data Centers' Energy Demand Soars: Solutions in Sight

1/8/2025

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By 2030, data centers are projected to surge to 21% of global energy demand, fueled by the rapid expansion of AI. Currently, they only consume 1-2%. To combat this, innovative hardware and cooling technologies are being developed for sustainability. Meanwhile, energy startups, especially in geothermal and nuclear, are thriving despite a decline in climate tech investments.

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Story summary

By 2030, data centers are projected to surge to 21% of global energy demand, fueled by the rapid expansion of AI. Currently, they only consume 1-2%. To combat this, innovative hardware and cooling technologies are being developed for sustainability. Meanwhile, energy startups, especially in geothermal and nuclear, are thriving despite a decline in climate tech investments.