Digitalization, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are intensifying demands on data center IT infrastructure, driving the need for effective cooling solutions. Rising computing power generates more heat, which in turn necessitates substantial increases in cooling capacity to maintain performance, stability and equipment lifespan.
According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, the number of data centers worldwide will surge from 10,978 in 2023 to more than double by 2030. In 2023, data center operators consumed 300 TWh of energy for cooling alone, a figure projected to increase threefold by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15 percent. This forecast underscores the significant challenges in powering and cooling new and existing data infrastructure.
The recent rejection of Google’s data center in Dublin and regulatory actions in Germany highlight the mounting energy and sustainability challenges posed by data centers, underscor
