FEATURE availability is quickly becoming one of the main constraints on growth.
To address this, here is what operators need to prioritise:
1. Generate as much local renewable energy as possible. Producing most power on-site or adjacent reduces grid dependence and transmission losses. Integrating local power storage in a grid-interactive model can also support surrounding communities by contributing capacity during peak periods. 2. Scale beyond a single facility. Architecting information systems across multiple data centres ensures workloads can move dynamically if one site hits a power constraint or needs to shed load. Asynchronous workloads should run only when excess resources are available, maintaining efficiency without compromising performance.
3. Apply proven green data centre practices. Using cold air economisers, efficient cooling strategies and high ceilings for thermal headroom, along with designs that allow for balanced peak power usage, all help reduce overall energy demand.
4. Integrate local communities. As AI becomes more adept in entry-level roles across industries, it’ s important to ensure that the remaining operational and earlycareer technical roles are sourced locally where these facilities exist. Keeping peoplefirst expertise close to the infrastructure strengthens long-term economic impact and creates shared ownership.
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