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The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that the data centers industry will double its energy consumption from 2022 to 2026, mainly due to the surging demand for AI. Although the rising energy usage in this sector is worrying, sustainable alternatives can help minimize the negative environmental effects. Sweden, a global leader in sustainable energy, is at the forefront of leading these efforts.
The hardware infrastructure in a data center is essential for AI development. Meeting the increasing demand for AI services requires expanding server capacity sustainably. The data center industry is already energy-intensive, and the IEA predicts that it will soon consume as much energy as the entire country of Japan, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable solutions.
AI draining power faster then ever
The integration of AI is driving this trend at an alarming rate. Platforms such as ChatGPT consume significantly more energy compared to traditional search engines. The International Energy Agency (IEA) states that the use of AI in search tools like Google could result in a tenfold increase in electricity consumption. Given that there are 9 billion searches conducted daily, this could lead to an additional demand of nearly 10 TWh of electricity per year – a substantial surge in energy needs.
Read the full report at iea.org
The data center industry has significantly improved energy efficiency despite high energy consumption. The transition to GPU-based systems for AI is a crucial step in reducing electricity usage. Nevertheless, it's important to note that the industry is expanding, leading to a continued rise in energy demand.
Sweden, the ultimate destination for your data needs
The discussion about Green IT and the industry's carbon footprint has been ongoing for a while. Sweden has a unique advantage: access to affordable, fossil-free, and stable electricity. This has attracted many of the world's leading tech companies to ensure the sustainable operations of their data centers in Sweden. It's not just the low electricity costs that draw attention but also Sweden's commitment to renewable energy and climate neutrality.
Many European companies that offer AI-optimized cloud services have already chosen to establish themselves in Swedish data centers. By utilizing Swedish resources and technology, these companies benefit from green energy, which helps in reducing operational costs and carbon footprint.
A reliable and sustainable partner for AI
Glesys has implemented cutting-edge technology to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. Our data centers utilize innovative cooling systems and efficient heat recovery, and they are fully powered by renewable energy. This unique combination allows companies to expand their AI capacity without raising their environmental impact. By choosing our services, we collectively contribute to a more sustainable society and help achieve the EU's climate goals for carbon neutrality by 2050.
Read more about our AI-ready data center at glesys.com
Secure your company's future and lower your carbon footprint by selecting a Swedish data center where technology and sustainability go hand in hand.
Consider these four critical points if you're uncertain about where to host your AI:
- AI consumes a lot of energy, so choose a data center that handles this cost-effectively
- Ensure the provider has the right hardware for your needs, such as bigger GPUs for the larger LLMs and a mix of smaller GPUs and efficient CPUs such as ARM for inference
- Choose a data center that utilizes renewable energy
- Opt for data centers with advanced cooling and heat recovery systems to achieve climate objectives
