Europe's datacenter boom threatened by water and energy constraints, report warns
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Dan Robinson
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Summary
A report from Danish firm Grundfos warns that Europe's datacenter expansion for AI and cloud computing faces critical water and energy constraints, not just silicon shortages. The report argues for an integrated policy framework that balances water and energy efficiency to support digital sovereignty without sacrificing environmental sustainability. Grundfos, which provides energy-efficient water solutions, has a vested interest in promoting this approach.
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Progress will depend not so much on access to the right silicon as on water and energy constraints.
Get the balance right, Grundfos says, and the region will be a shining example of how to do it without sacrificing the environment
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