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AI growth spurs demand for sustainable electricity


The rise of artificial intelligence is causing a surge in demand for sustainable electricity and data centers around the globe are straining to keep up.

Currently, data centers and transmission networks, including major tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, are responsible for roughly 1.5% of global energy use. These companies have sworn to meet climate goals; however, the quick progression of AI applications poses challenges to these targets. In fact, Cirrus Nexus recorded lower expenses and reduced carbon intensity thanks to increased access to solar power in The Netherlands.

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