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Datacenter Providers Are Leading a Renaissance of Alternative Energy Led by Nuclear

Publisher IDC
Published Jan 23, 2025
Length 11 Pages
SKU # IDC19510789

Description

Datacenter Providers Are Leading a Renaissance of Alternative Energy Led by Nuclear


This IDC Market Perspective looks at datacenter providers’ demand for alternative energy sources. The datacenter industry‘s growing energy demands, driven by AI and cloud computing advancements, are pushing for a shift toward alternative energy sources. While renewable options like wind and solar are popular, their limitations have led to increased interest in nuclear power, particularly small modular reactors (SMRs), for their scalability and low carbon emissions. Major tech companies are investing in nuclear and other clean energy solutions to balance sustainability goals with operational growth, ensuring a resilient and sustainable energy future.“Nuclear energy is emerging as the favored energy source in the datacenter industry‘s quest for sustainable, reliable power amid growing AI and digital demands,“ said Sean Graham, research director, Cloud to Edge Datacenter Trends at IDC.

Table of Contents

11 Pages

Executive Snapshot

New Market Developments and Dynamics

Introduction

Industry Dynamics

Defining Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy, and Clean Energy

Clean and Renewable

Renewable Only

Clean Only

The Unique Case of Hydrogen

Industry Trends and Examples

Notable Alternative Energy Announcements

Nuclear

Other Alternative Energy Announcements

Advice for the Datacenter Operator

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Related Research

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