Energy Consumption of Data Centers: Problems and Solutions

Explore the growing energy consumption of data centers and innovative solutions in this 48-minute conference talk. Delve into the exponential increase in data center energy usage, currently at 3% of global electricity consumption and projected to reach 4% by 2030. Learn about the power demands of hyperscale facilities and their potential impact on residential energy supplies. Discover new concepts that aim to reduce cooling energy to zero while integrating data centers with renewable energy sources and local community heating systems. Examine open-source solutions that enable local cloud zones, offering greater control over citizen data. Gain insights into the challenges faced by the data center industry and the potential for more sustainable and efficient operations through innovative energy management and integration strategies.