With data center power demand projected to double by 2030, the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) established the Data Center Power Forum to focus on innovative energy solutions. This targeted initiative arises from prior work at MITEI, including a symposium dedicated to AI energy needs and panels centered on data center challenges.
Data centers currently consume 4% of U.S. electricity, with estimates suggesting that this could rise to 9% in the next few years. As AI grows, the strain on the electric grid intensifies, prompting MITEI’s call for collaborative research among industry experts and MIT researchers. The forum will provide worthwhile insights into energy supply, grid management, and market policy, while also promoting the development of energy-efficient technologies, like low-power processors.
MITEI’s mission focuses on advancing low-carbon solutions to tackle climate change and enhance energy access. By assembling key stakeholders in the energy and tech sectors, the Data Center Power Forum fosters dialogue aimed at addressing pressing challenges in energy management and sustainable practices for the expanding data center landscape.
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