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“ With AI, we can test emissions before we actually start building”

INDIA OLIVEIRA, SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER
AT START CAMPUS, START CAMPUS
Start Campus and Schneider Electric: Transparency being the secret to success The relationship between Schneider Electric and Start Campus exemplifies how traditional infrastructure companies are adapting to AI’ s demands – as their collaboration extends further than hardware supply to comprehensive consulting services.
“ From the very beginning, it’ s been an open discussion,” Pablo explains.“ One of the things that I like about the partnership is that Start Campus were putting some challenges on the table and we were discussing the solution.
“ For example, at that time we didn’ t have a strong position on liquid cooling and they worked with an alternative supplier.”
“ Now, we have incorporated liquid cooling into our portfolio.”
The facility’ s designation as a Project of National Interest by the Portuguese government also reflects its broader economic significance.
Start Campus plans to create up to 1,200 direct jobs and an estimated 9,000 indirect roles throughout the project’ s duration. The company additionally recently
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