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Data Centers Investing in Nuclear, Fuel Cells, and Li-ion Batteries

IDTechEx forecasts that by 2035, the global data center sector will have saved US$150 billion by using low-carbon energy sources compared to a fossil fuel scenario (taking 2024 as the baseline). Some emerging energy technologies expected to play an increasingly important role are explored in this article.

Upcoming Webinar on Sustainability for Data Centers

Thursday 20 February 2025 - Data Center Energy Use Exceeds Sweden's Annual Consumption, Driving Demand for Sustainable Technologies; Energy consumption overview; Regional regulations and hyperscalers' actions and targets; Scope 2: Power generation technology benchmarking and cost analysis; Scope 2: Energy efficiency trend of data center IT, thermal and electrical components; Scope 3 decarbonization technologies; Market size forecast of carbon-free energy for data center and future opportunities

Is the Quantum Computing Market Going Through a Teenage Phase?

Quantum computing is growing closer to realizing its full potential, pipe dreams have become tangible five-year plans, and more and more players are earning their own money for the first time. Finally, time will pass quicker than many appreciate in the years ahead - don't blink and miss the quantum computing market grow up, and the chance to leverage its disruptive potential at maturity.

Electra

Electra (ElectraSteel Inc) is a US-based start-up developing an electrochemical green ironmaking technology for green steel applications.

Which AI Hardware Will Rise Above in the Wake of Competing AI Models?

The grip of AI has continued to hold, with strong competition to develop more powerful AI models, active innovation in the semiconductor industry, and continued investment in the High-Performance Computing (HPC) data center market. Artificial Intelligence has been a hot topic, particularly since generative AI's introduction with large language models (LLMs). In today's landscape, there is an ever-growing plethora of generative AI applications, not limited to generating images, videos, code, and data.

CPUs, GPUs, and AI - Exploring High-Performance Computing Hardware

The use of graphics processing units (GPUs) within high performance computing (HPC) has been increasingly adopted since the introduction of generative AI and large language models, as well as advanced memory, storage, networking, and cooling technologies. A major catalyst for growth has been the integration of AI into HPC workflows, where a convergence of the two unlocks opportunities in various fields by combining the powerful computational power of HPC with the intelligent data processing and "decision-making" of artificial intelligence.

Imec

Imec is a Belgian research institute, founded in 1984. It works on state-of-the-art semiconductor and nanoelectronics manufacturing. This profile explores the Sustainable Semiconductor Technologies & Systems (SSTS) program.

Alpitronic: DC Fast Chargers

Alpitronic, based in Bolzano, Italy, specialises in high-power DC fast charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs). Known for its Hypercharger series, Alpitronic provides scalable, reliable charging stations from 50 kW to 400 kW, suited for public, commercial, and fleet applications. With a focus on durability, easy maintenance, and user-friendly interfaces, Alpitronic has established a strong reputation in the European market and continues to expand its presence internationally.

JIVA Materials Limited

JIVA Materials Limited was founded in 2017 and has developed a water-soluble PCB. Kevin Belgrove, Business Development Manager, met IDTechEx Technology Analyst Thomas Bithell at Electronica 2024.