JONATHAN KINSEY
TECH & AI
“ The pace of AI innovation is not slowing down, and the data centre industry must continue to adapt”
Jonathan Kinsey, EMEA Lead and Global Chair, Data Centre Solutions at JLL
The IEA forecasts this could more than double to 945 TWh by 2030, rising to 1,200 TWh by 2035.
This explosion in computational demand compels operators and policymakers to radically rethink not only energy sourcing but also power transmission, grid integration and sustainable design strategies.
“ The pace of AI innovation is not slowing down, and the data centre industry must continue to adapt,” observes Jonathan Kinsey, former EMEA Lead and Global Chair, Data Centre Solutions at JLL.
“ AI’ s transformative power demands have already reshaped our world, yet its most significant and enduring effect may lie in how we rise to meet the substantial energy demands required to fuel this technological revolution.”
This challenge now influences every facet of planning – from site selection and utility negotiations to the adoption of emerging renewables and storage solutions.
JONATHAN KINSEY
TITLE: FORMER EMEA LEAD AND GLOBAL CHAIR, DATA CENTRE SOLUTIONS
COMPANY: JONES LANG LASALLE( JLL)
INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Jonathan Kinsey was EMEA Lead and Global Chair, Data Centre Solutions at JLL, driving growth and transformation while empowering teams to deliver resilient strategies across the full data centre lifecycle.
Smarter thermal management and green initiatives AI’ s impact is acutely visible in thermal management. Next-generation AI chips can triple previous power demands, rendering legacy cooling solutions inefficient if not obsolete.
About 70 % of new AI-ready data centres are employing directto-chip liquid cooling or immersion systems – technologies that are up to 3,000 times more efficient than traditional air cooling.
Energy used for cooling alone may represent up to 40 % of a centre’ s power footprint, so even modest efficiency gains can have global implications.
Companies like Ecolab are helping data centres take this a step further and transform thermal management into a competitive edge.
64 October 2025