The rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers is pushing energy demand beyond current infrastructure capacity. Without smart solutions, the industry risks grid instability, higher costs, and sustainability challenges.
The rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers is pushing energy demand beyond current infrastructure capacity. Without smart solutions, the industry risks grid instability, higher costs, and sustainability challenges.
We are at the center of these conversations, delivering advanced substation technology and grid solutions to support the energy needs of the digital age.
This week, our Linxon Americas team joined industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts at the AI & Data Centers in the Clean Energy Equation panel, hosted by Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster in North Carolina. RTCC connects public and private sector leaders to drive clean energy innovation, making it a key platform for shaping the future of data center infrastructure.
Key takeaways from the discussion:
- Accelerating Demand for AI and Data Centers: The industry is growing at a phenomenal pace, with global demand for data center capacity expected to rise annually by 19-22% from 2023 to 2030.
- Energy Supply Challenges: Scaling infrastructure while maintaining reliability and efficiency is crucial. The sector faces constraints such as limitations on reliable power sources and sustainability of power.
- Evolving Role of AI Models: AI models are becoming more power-intensive, impacting overall power consumption and necessitating advanced cooling technologies.
- Power of Collaboration: Policymakers, energy providers, and tech leaders must work together to address these challenges and drive innovation in energy solutions.
A huge thank you to RTCC for hosting this important discussion and to all the panelists for their valuable insights. (SAS, ScottMadden, Inc., Duke Energy Corporation, Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Linxon)
This is just the beginning. We’ll be expanding these discussions at Data Center World this April in Washington, where key industry players will join the conversation. Stay tuned for more insights.
