Artificial Intelligences Energy Paradox 2025

Security Hold and cold aisles Fire systemFire system CoolingEngine generatorsRacksUPS*Harnessing powerful servers, specialized hardware and advanced networking capabilities, data centres enable the high-speed computations and data processing required for AI. Within data centres, electricity consumption includes three main components:10 –IT equipment (40-50%), including servers, storage and network systems. –Cooling systems (30-40%) to maintain optimal temperatures. –Auxiliary components (10-30%), including power supplies, security and lighting. Note that these proportions will evolve over time as AI use becomes more prevalent.1.2 The role of data centres Example data centre layout FIGURE 3 *Uninterruptible power supply Source: Vianova. (n.d.). Data Center offer. https://www.vianova.it/en/data-center/. Artificial Intelligence’s Energy Paradox: Balancing Challenges and Opportunities 8