Reported 5 months ago
The demand for electricity in data centers, driven by the energy-intensive nature of Generative AI systems, is expected to double by 2026 and could equal the electricity consumption of Japan. This surge in energy consumption is posing challenges for electricity grids, particularly in countries like Ireland and the UK where data centers are a significant energy consumer. As AI demands soar, the push for more energy-efficient solutions and locations with cheap power sources intensifies, while advancements in hardware like Nvidia's Grace Blackwell supercomputer chips aim to reduce energy consumption. Efforts to improve energy efficiency and develop energy ratings for AI systems are underway to address the growing energy demands of data centers.
Source: YAHOO