Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone of modern innovation, reshaping industries across healthcare, education, finance, and beyond. Its integration into daily life propels us swiftly toward a future once deemed distant. However, this rapid advancement comes at a cost: immense energy consumption and carbon footprint.
The advantages of AI are manifold: automating repetitive tasks, increasing productivity, and enabling data-driven decision-making. Its capacity to analyze vast datasets drives innovation and progress across various sectors. Achieving these feats requires constant training within data centers, demanding substantial computational power. With the continuous operation and application of AI tasks, energy consumption is rapidly escalating. The cooling systems in these centers also require additional power, further increasing their environmental footprint. Experts predict that by 2028, AI could consume more power than the entire country of Iceland used in 2021.
Looking ahead, Taiwan’s electricity consumption is expected to increase by 12% by 2030. With plans to heavily invest in AI research and data centers between 2025 and 2028, there are serious concerns about whether the power supply can meet these new demands while also fulfilling the country’s overall energy needs. Although the current power supply is sufficient, a sudden spike in electricity demand could quickly deplete reserves, leading to potential blackouts and increased reliance on fossil fuels, counteracting efforts to combat climate change.
Addressing the energy consumption of AI requires a multi-faceted approach. Investing in energy-efficient hardware and promoting the use of renewable energy can significantly reduce power usage and environmental impact. Additionally, implementing heat recovery systems to repurpose waste heat for other uses can enhance overall energy efficiency. Most important of it all is making sure there is abundant energy generated for the continuous operation.
AMPOWER leads the charge in addressing these challenges by leveraging our expertise in energy systems. As a power system integrator, AMPOWER develops and implements energy-efficient hardware and solutions to important enterprise data centers. Aligned with international Sustainable Development Goals, we design eco-friendly power systems to significantly reduce environmental impact and ensure the sustainable development of natural resources. Our successful cases include Taiwan Stock Exchange Data Center in Linkou District, Chunghwa Post Data Center in Banqiao District, and Chief Telecom Computer Room in Neihu District.