From NVIDIA: 2024-11-19 14:50:45

As COP29 convenes in Baku, Azerbaijan, AI’s role in environmental sustainability takes center stage. Deloitte’s panel discussed reducing AI’s environmental impact and aligning growth with climate goals. AI adoption is set to increase data center power demand, potentially reaching 2,000 TWh by 2050, accounting for 3% of global electricity consumption.

NVIDIA focuses on energy-efficient data center operations with liquid-cooled GPUs. Direct-to-chip liquid cooling reduces water demands, making data centers more efficient. Accelerated computing, like GPUs, is key to sustainable computing, offering faster task performance with less energy consumption.

Deloitte’s report highlights AI’s potential in creating climate-neutral economies through Green AI practices. Accelerated computing, such as GPUs, is leading the way in energy efficiency, with a 100,000x reduction in energy consumption over the years. Innovations like NVIDIA Blackwell and Hopper architectures further improve energy efficiency across sectors.

AI’s impact goes beyond its own carbon footprint, with the potential to optimize energy management and reduce emissions across industries. Combined with digital twins, AI can enhance renewable energy sources and facility layouts while aiding in predicting climate patterns. Powering AI with renewables and setting ethical guidelines are crucial in building a sustainable world.



Read more at NVIDIA: AI at COP29: Balancing Innovation and Sustainability