Intelligent Data Centres Issue 67 | Page 20

TRADITIONAL COOLING SYSTEMS IN DATA CENTRES PREDOMINANTLY RELY ON STATIC SETTINGS THAT ARE UNABLE TO ADAPT TO REAL-TIME CONDITIONS . usage and predicting and managing demand more effectively .
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AI training , which is doubling every six months .
“ Tech giants , recognising the scale of the problem and their significant contribution to it , are racing to mitigate the environmental impact of their operations . These companies face mounting pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and meet neutrality targets .
“ Most data centres aim to operate in a ‘ steady state ’, striving to maintain consistent and predictable energy consumption over time to manage costs and ensure reliable performance . As a result , they ’ re dependent on the local electricity grid , where outputs can fluctuate significantly . AI-driven solutions offer enormous potential to address these challenges by optimising energy

TRADITIONAL COOLING SYSTEMS IN DATA CENTRES PREDOMINANTLY RELY ON STATIC SETTINGS THAT ARE UNABLE TO ADAPT TO REAL-TIME CONDITIONS . usage and predicting and managing demand more effectively .
“ Integrating renewable energy sources like solar and wind into the grid can improve data centre sustainability , but this presents challenges due to their variable availability . AI addresses this by forecasting renewable energy availability using weather data and predictive analytics . This enables data centres to shift non-critical workloads to peak renewable energy production periods , maximising the use of clean energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels .
“ When assessing the efficiency of a facility , the Power Usage Effectiveness ( PUE ) measure serves as a crucial metric for indicating output . By monitoring and adjusting operational
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