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Power Hungry Data Centers Are Driving Green Energy Demand


Data centers pursue net-zero through decarbonization with most relying on traditional green power procurement.

Greening drivers: Data center players are relying on voluntary net-zero commitments and renewable electricity adoption targets to decarbonize their power-hungry operations. Germany and China have set out clear renewable energy adoption targets, while Ireland requires data center operators to bring sufficient power generation online. Despite the potential, volatile generation hinders wider adoption today, leading some US hyperscalers to turn to nuclear power as an option.

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