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Six-fold surge in Data Centre power consumption over next decade
The National Grid has projected that the flourishment of AI and quantum computing will lead to a possible six-fold increase in energy use, marking a pivotal moment for transformation. Rising energy demand and grid transformation The National Grid anticipates a surge in energy consumption driven by t…
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The National Grid has projected that the flourishment of AI and quantum computing will lead to a possible six-fold increase in energy use, marking a pivotal moment for transformation. Rising energy demand and grid transformation The National Grid anticipates a surge in energy…
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The National Grid has projected that the flourishment of AI and quantum computing will lead to a possible six-fold increase in energy use, marking a pivotal moment for transformation. The National Grid anticipates a surge in energy consumption driven by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing, both reliant on data centres.
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Analysis
Also read: CtrlS to triple its data centre count to 25 by FY25 “The power those data centres use would increase six-fold in the next decade.” said the Chief Executive John Pettigrew. The grid was becoming “constrained”, as Mr Pettigrew addressed, which poses significant challenges for the grid and necessitating bold action to accommodate escalating demand in this pivotal moment for grid transformation. Also read: True IDC invests $280m in Thailand’s eco-friendly data centres Data centres have already integrated with modern life and technology, but related computing requirements come with environmental costs.
Key Points
- The boom in artificial intelligence and quantum computing would cause great energy use, around six-fold in 10 years.
- The current moment is pivotal for grid transformation.
- Data Centre have become a physical home to today’s digital information and other IT equipment at the expense of environment.
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