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AI Datacenter Capacity, Energy Consumption, and Carbon Emission Projections

Publisher IDC
Published May 28, 2024
Length 8 Pages
SKU # IDC18822503

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AI Datacenter Capacity, Energy Consumption, and Carbon Emission Projections


This IDC Market Perspective forecasts a significant increase in AI datacenter capacity, energy consumption, and carbon emissions driven by the AI-driven surge in the datacenter market. It highlights the challenges of power shortages, shifting toward energy-efficient and carbon-free operations, and adopting microgrids and renewable energy sources. The document advises datacenter operators on location strategy, programmatic purchases, and sustainability practices to effectively manage operational costs and environmental impact."AI's datacenter demands are reshaping power consumption and sustainability, urging a shift toward location and power strategies." — Sean Graham, research director, Cloud to Edge Datacenter Trends at IDC"AI, especially generative AI, requires dense, high-capacity infrastructure with power and heat dissipation ramifications that organizations must address head on." — Peter Rutten, research vice president, Performance Intensive Computing at IDC"AI's environmental footprint is complex, but its potential for operational efficiency and sustainability is undeniable." — Olga Yashkova, research manager, Infrastructure Systems, Platforms, and Technologies at IDC

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Table of Contents

8 Pages
Executive Snapshot
New Market Developments and Dynamics
Introduction
Datacenter Capacity
IDC Forecast
Power Shortages and Abatement Strategies
Datacenter Energy Forecast
IDC Forecast
Energy Efficiency and Cost Optimization
Carbon Emissions
IDC Forecast
Environmental Sustainability
Advice for the Technology Providers
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