The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and increasing the dependency 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 is driving the expansion and modernization of data centers worldwide. According to a Goldman Sachs report, the energy demand in these centers is projected to grow by 165% by 2030, propelled by AI. The data center occupancy rate (currently at 85%) is expected to rise to 95% by the end of 2026. Moreover, AI is expected to account for about 27% of energy demand by 2027, compared to 14% today.
Although recent developments have shown a reduced need for energy in trainings and model operations, the energy impact of AI remains significant. In this scenario, data centers need to invest in infrastructure that ensures energy quality without failures. The solution to this lies in UPS, which supports businesses by providing energy reliability, reducing risks of interruptions leading to failures in AI systems, data loss, and massive financial losses.
UPSs provide greater flexibility and operational efficiency by acting as true intelligent energy management hubs. Developed with cutting-edge technologies and designed for longevity, UPSs optimize power distribution and reduce waste in data centers. They enable centers to scale their operations as needed without losing power and achieve total stability and predictability. With UPSs, companies can focus on their business while becoming more sustainable, monitoring the health of the electrical network and adjusting power distribution as workload dictates.
Technological advancement and the increasing use of AI have made energy a central factor in data center competitiveness. However, this revolution will only be sustainable if fueled correctly. For companies managing these environments, the issue goes beyond ensuring continuous availability, making it imperative to rethink how energy is managed to avoid waste, mitigate environmental impacts, and maintain long-term competitive advantage.
Investing in robust systems like next-generation UPSs, along with smart energy generation strategies focused on renewable sources, is essential for these centers to be the foundational infrastructure supporting AI innovation and security initiatives. Thus, with the digital revolution walking hand in hand with the energy revolution in business, data centers can move towards a responsible, sustainable, and innovative future.
