IDC: Managing Sustainable Datacenters in an AI Everywhere World

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Sustainable Datacenters: Key Statistics

• Energy Efficiency: AI workloads increase energy demand by 20-50%.
• Cooling Costs: Account for up to 40% of total energy consumption.
• Renewable Energy Use: 56% of datacenters plan to increase renewable energy use within 5 years.
• Operational Savings: Sustainable practices can lead to a 15-25% reduction in operational costs.
• Carbon Emissions: Datacenters are responsible for 1% of global electricity use, expected to rise to 3-4% by 2030.

For detailed insights, refer to IDC's eBook on Sustainable Datacenters.