Operating sustainably is “ even more important ” for data centres As demand for AI and high-performance computing ( HPC ) continues to grow , more businesses are seeking consolidated colocation facilities . The implications of this , however , mean that data centres end up using more energy and electricity to keep up with demand .
Research suggests that certain countries could experience shortages as a result of such high needs for power .
The solution is that sustainable strategies for data centre providers and colocation services will be even more important moving forward . Data centres can switch to renewable energy , but will also need to innovate in an environmentally-conscious way .
“ Not only will data centre providers need to think even more about backup generators , which historically have tended to use diesel fuel , but they will also need to think overall about the net emissions they
76 June 2024