Data centers and the challenge of water consumption

January 31, 2024

IT Daily // The Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG), which came into force in Germany on November 18, 2023, signals an important step towards reduced energy consumption and less dependence on fossil fuels. Both are crucial in the global fight against climate change.

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Summary

  • Increasing pressures on the data center industry – including power reliability and sustainability – are fueling interest in nuclear power, notably SMRs
  • Nuclear power has gained acceptance in recent years as a clean solution to overcome rising pollution and climate change while also appealing to those who see it as a means to fuel industrialization and economic growth.
  • Despite its growing acceptance, myths about nuclear power and SMRs continue to persist.