Can AI-Era Data Centres Grow Without More Emissions?
The explosive growth of AI is reshaping data centres across the globe, presenting both challenge and opportunities for the energy sector.
According to Schneider Electric, by 2025 data centres are poised to increase their electrical consumption by 50%, while data volumes globally will surge by 500%.
This dynamic growth necessitates innovative solutions to expand digital infrastructures without exacerbating environmental impact.
Positioned at the forefront of the industry, Schneider Electric, acknowledged for its prowess in sustainability and energy management, is tackling these challenges by fostering more efficient, resilient and sustainable data centre operations.
Optimising energy procurement
Leveraging its global sustainability consultancy and comprehensive energy market knowledge, Schneider Electric assists businesses in refining their energy procurement strategies.
Its consulting and procurement services empower data centre operators to secure access to renewable energy and cleantech products at optimal prices, simultaneously aligning with corporate carbon reduction objectives.
This strategy is crucial as 24% of executives anticipate that over half of their data centres will operate autonomously by 2025, necessitating integrated and sustainable solutions from inception.
“At Schneider Electric, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do,” says Esther Finidori, Chief Sustainability Officer at Schneider Electric, on Linkedin.
Integrating onsite power solutions
In a sector where service continuity is paramount, Schneider Electric delivers onsite power generation solutions focused on market readiness, resilience and sustainability. By fusing renewable energy generation with advanced cooling technologies, these solutions reduce reliance on the grid while diminishing emissions.
This innovation supports sustainable expansion across centralised, regional and edge data centres, maintaining their resilience against escalating demand.
Enhancing intelligence with EcoStruxure
Central to Schneider Electric's offering is the EcoStruxure Platform, an IoT-enabled architecture designed to provide connectivity, intelligence and real-time insights into data centre operations.
The platform harmoniously integrates power, racks, cooling and management into a single adaptable system, enabling operators to efficiently manage various energy sources, optimise availability and further decarbonisation efforts.
As projections indicate that 75% of data will be processed at the edge by 2025, the EcoStruxure Platform supplies the essential digital framework for a sustainable, adaptable and resilient infrastructure at significant scales.
Schneider Electric's unique confluence of sustainability leadership, consultancy prowess and subject matter expertise empowers data centre operators to decouple their growth from environmental repercussions.
Through strategic renewable energy procurement, resilient onsite power deployment and the integration of advanced automation with EcoStruxure, Schneider Electric is guiding the industry to responsibly meet the demands of the AI-driven era.
“We will continue to lead by example, working with our partners and customers to accelerate the transition toward a more sustainable, resilient and inclusive future,” writes Esther on LinkedIn.
