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As data centres across the world balance demand surges with sustainability , we explore the top 10 data centres pioneering green energy solutions
WRITTEN BY : JOSEPHINE WALBANK
t ’ s no secret that the world ’ s data demands are rising . Our global need for data centres is increasing and accelerating at an exceptional pace .
But , despite the evident need for their services , data centres are coming under heavy scrutiny , particularly amid a worldwide energy crisis . Widespread criticism comes from the fact that data centres currently account for around 1-1.5 % of global electricity use .
What ’ s more , it ’ s almost certain that this energy consumption will grow considerably over time – especially in light of widespread digitisation and automation .
Some reports predict that data centre energy usage will quadruple by 2030 . One particularly headlinegrabbing statistic is that , unless renewable energy usage increases , data centres could soon create more emissions than the entire aviation industry combined ( which currently accounts for 2 % of the world ’ s CO2 emissions ).
This growth has placed the need for green energy at the top of the industry ’ s priority list .
So , as sustainable energy usage becomes instrumental in future-proofing the world ’ s data centres , we take a look at the top 10 data centre companies using green energy .
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