Decarbonizing the Power Sector: The Critical Role of AI and Data Centers

The decarbonization of energy generation and distribution is an important objective because sizable emissions from this sector are widespread across the entire economy. The power sector requires electrification with more renewables in the energy mix. Equally important is extensive digitalization that will help manage transformation. This process will generate large amounts of data, which is impossible without including data centers in infrastructure. By housing Artificial Intelligence, data centers will allow smart management of supply and demand to mitigate carbon footprint. Energy generation and distribution are going to be significantly more resilient and secure thanks to the broader deployment of data centers.