Aluízio Ábdom, Commercial and Marketing Director, Engetron, sees the digital revolution going hand in hand with the energy revolution as data centers move towards a responsible, sustainable and innovative future.
The rise of AI is transforming industries and increasing reliance on data centers. AI’s intensive use of computational resources is driving 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 imposes the expansion and modernization of data centers in the world. According to a Goldman Sachs report, the demand for energy in these centers is projected to grow 165% by 2030, driven by AI. The data center occupancy rate (85% currently) is expected to rise to 95% by the end of 2026. In addition, AI is expected to account for about 27% of energy demand by 2027, up from 14% today.
Although recent new developments have shown a lower need for energy for training and model operation, the energy impact of AI continues to be significant. Given this scenario, data centers need to invest in an infrastructure that guarantees the quality of energy, without failures. And the solution to this is in the UPS, which supports businesses by providing energy reliability, reducing the risk of interruptions that result in failures in AI systems, with data loss and huge financial losses.
UPSs provide greater flexibility and operational effectiveness by functioning as true intelligent energy management hubs. Built with cutting-edge technologies and designed for long longevity, 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 by monitoring the health of the power grid and adjusting power distribution according to the workload.
Technological advancement and the increasing use of AI have made energy a central factor in the competitiveness of data centers. However, this revolution will only be sustainable if it is fed correctly. For the companies that manage these environments, the issue goes beyond ensuring continuous availability, making it imperative that they also rethink how energy is managed to avoid waste, mitigate environmental impacts, and maintain competitive advantage in the long term.
Investing in robust systems, such as next-generation UPSs, along with smart energy generation strategies, with a focus on renewable sources, is essential for these centers to be the foundation infrastructure that supports innovation and the safety of AI initiatives. Thus, with the digital revolution going hand in hand with the energy revolution in business, data centers will be able to move towards a responsible, sustainable and innovative future.
