The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and increasing dependence on data centers. The intensive use of computational resources by AI is generating high energy consumption to operate servers and maintain cooling in these spaces, highlighting the need to adopt resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions to ensure a clean, stable, and uninterrupted supply.
For this reason, AI drives the expansion and modernization of data centers worldwide. According to a Goldman Sachs report, the demand for energy in these centers is projected to grow by 165% by 2030, driven by AI. The occupancy rate of data centers (currently 85%) is expected to rise to 95% by the end of 2026. Furthermore, AI is expected to account for about 27% of energy demand by 2027, compared to 14% today.
Although recent developments have shown a reduced energy requirement for training and operating models, the energy impact of AI remains significant. In this scenario, data centers need to invest in an infrastructure that ensures power quality without failures. And the solution to this is in the UPS, which supports businesses by providing energy reliability, reducing the risks of interruptions that could lead to AI system failures, data loss, and significant financial losses.
The UPSs provide greater flexibility and operational efficiency by functioning as true intelligent energy management hubs. Developed with cutting-edge technologies and designed for long-lasting performance, UPSs optimize power distribution and reduce waste in data centers. They enable centers to scale their operations as needed, without losing power and achieving complete stability and predictability. With UPSs, companies can focus on their business while becoming more sustainable, monitoring the health of the electrical grid and adjusting power distribution according to workload.
Technological advancement and the growing use of AI have made energy a central factor in data center competitiveness. However, this revolution will only be sustainable if it is properly fueled. For companies managing these environments, the issue goes beyond ensuring continuous availability, making it imperative to also rethink how energy is managed to avoid waste, mitigate environmental impacts, and maintain a competitive advantage in the long term.
Investing in robust systems, such as state-of-the-art UPSs, along with smart energy generation strategies focused on renewable sources, is essential for these centers to be the foundational infrastructure that supports innovation and the security of AI initiatives. Thus, with the digital revolution running alongside the energy revolution in business, data centers can move towards a responsible, sustainable, and innovative future.
