Energy efficiency law in Germany: data centers and the challenge of water consumption

February 1, 2024

Manage IT // Michael Barth, Senior Corporate Counsel, Europe and Head of Legal, Germany at CyrusOne explains what impact the new law has on the industry.

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.