SUSTAINABILITY
We live in an era where data consumption is skyrocketing , from two billion terabytes in 2010 to 147 terabytes by the end of 2024 . As a result , the data centre industry is facing unprecedented challenges in balancing explosive growth , whilst ensuring environmental responsibility .
Confronting these challenges is Schneider Electric , a key player in the energy management sector that acts as a critical enabler of sustainable data centre solutions . The company prioritises addressing the industry ’ s expanding power requirements , alongside mitigating environmental impact .
“ The acceleration we ’ re seeing in the demand for digital infrastructure requirements and data is incredibly high ,” Mark Garner , Senior Vice President , Secure Power Europe at Schneider Electric , says . “ This demand is driving demand for data centres , which are going to see three billion more people worldwide needing access to electricity by 2050 .”
Confronting swelling data demands AI is currently driving the data centre industry as the world becomes more connected . Due to continually-rising demand , the industry cannot escape from the challenges of high energy use .
In order to drive sustainable growth , Marc explains that data centre businesses need to drive electrification and decarbonisation of energy to reach their net zero goals .
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