Summary
Data centers use cooling systems to prevent computer chips from overheating. Innovative methods, such as liquid cooling, are being developed to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The demand for efficient cooling solutions is rising due to the growth of data centers and AI technologies.
Key Facts
- Data centers need cooling systems to keep computer chips from overheating.
- Liquid cooling methods involve fluids that absorb and carry away heat from computer components.
- Some data centers use the heat they generate for other purposes, like warming guest rooms in hotels.
- In November, a cooling system failure at a data center affected financial trading technology at CME Group.
- The demand for data centers is growing due to AI technologies, leading to increased energy and water use.
- Over 200 environmental groups in the US have called for a halt on new data center projects due to environmental concerns.
- Companies like Iceotope claim their liquid cooling technology can cut cooling energy needs by up to 80%.
- Some cooling technologies use chemicals that harm the environment, but there is a shift toward more sustainable solutions.
