Engineers Develop Microscopic Fin Cooling Technology to Reduce Data Center Energy Consumption
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Ivan Farkas
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Summary
Data centers are consuming rapidly increasing amounts of energy due to AI and cloud computing demand. Engineers have developed a novel cooling solution using microscopic fins that significantly improves heat dissipation efficiency, potentially slashing energy use in data centers. The innovation addresses the growing concern that data center energy consumption could account for up to 12% of US grid load by 2028.
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· 3 pulledIn the US, server energy usage more than tripled between 2014 and 2023, and may double or even triple once more by 2028, accounting for up to 12 percent of the nation's grid load, according to forecasts.
With the continuously increasing demand for AI and cloud computing services, data centers are growing larger, more numerous, and more energy-hungry.
It's no wonder, with all the servers, storage devices, and other IT equipment they use to process, analyze, and transmit data.
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