How to make data centers less thirsty: Build them near wind and solar energy

Here & Now
26/11/2025 4 min
How to make data centers less thirsty: Build them near wind and solar energy

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The data centers needed to power artificial intelligence are notoriously thirsty for electricity and water to keep them from overheating. But data centers' direct water usage pales in comparison to that of most legacy power plants.

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