New challenges arise with the increase in energy demands of data centers. Issues such as availability of power in different locations, delays in renewable energy projects, and disputes over who should bear the cost of infrastructure upgrades. In this article, CRA’s Margarita Patria discusses the importance of fair cost allocation for energy infrastructure and highlights the role AI can play in improving energy generation and distribution.
EFLOPS >> MWs: The economics behind data center growth
But what are the actual economic drivers behind data center expansion, and what do we know about the size of the market for data center capacity? Software now...