Decarbonizing Data Centers: Unlocking Existing Renewable Resources and Integrating Emerging Tech

Estimates vary on how much data centers will consume in the next few years. The IEA released statistics saying that by 460TWh in 2022 were consumed by data centers but it has the potential to rise up to 650TWh to 1050TWh in the next few years (roughly the energy consumption of Sweden or Germany).

To address the issues of data center decarbonization we’ll have to take a look at the various renewable solutions and how other industries are decarbonizing as well:

• What role do advancing technologies like SMRs, LDES, grid enhancing technologies and energy efficient computing have?
• Can we better manage transmission to meet the needs of data centers?
• How much more renewables build out will be required; is it better if it’s onsite?

The role of thermal energy storage, waste heat capture, and new nuclear will be highly relevant along with other topics such as immersion cooling.

Join us for an interactive panel and Q&A followed by drinks and networking. The event will be hosted by Cleantech Group, in partnership with Invest Alberta on September 19^th in San Francisco. This is a limited-capacity event, so request your invitation soon.

Location:

Silicon Valley Bank
17th Floor of the LinkedIn Building
222 2nd Street
San Francisco