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Eni has officially announced the highly anticipated launch of its groundbreaking €100 million HPC6 supercomputer, a cutting-edge technological marvel that is specifically designed to significantly enhance exploration efforts in various fields and robustly support decarbonization initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions. This state-of-the-art computing system, equipped with advanced processing capabilities and innovative features, will play a crucial and transformative role in advancing Eni's unwavering commitment to sustainable energy solutions, promoting environmental responsibility, and fostering a greener future for generations to come.

This new whitepaper on the future of Renewable Energy with Edge Computing delves into key IT challenges in the Renewables sector and shows how Edge Computing drives operational success. Discover how to deploy distributed computing architectures, extend mission-critical applications to the edge, and embrace Industry 4.0. Download now to boost automation and leverage AI-driven data for your organization.

Unlock the future of Renewable Energy with Edge Computing Our latest whitepaper explores some of the key challenges facing IT teams in the Renewables sector and how Edge Computing is uniquely suited to help overcome them and provide a foundation for operational success. Learn how Edge Computing platforms enable Renewables companies to deploy distributed computing architectures that extend mission-critical software applications to the operational edge and bring Industry 4.0 to their operations. Download the whitepaper and put your organization on a path to increased automation and connected, AI-driven data: https://lnkd.in/eh_ufFkf #EdgeComputing #Industry40 #RenewableEnergy

“These [Green MegaCampuses] could include energy storage, hydrogen fuel cells, microgrids, enhanced geothermal energy, renewable generator fuel like hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to replace diesel, and eventually small modular reactors and fusion. “Clean energy zones could enable accelerated growth of Digital Infrastructure across the established markets of North America and Europe and allow the emerging markets of Africa, Latin America and India to scale faster,” the iMasons said in their 2024 annual report….“ Well that sounds great! But ask them about the “bridge” between now and 5 years from now (the earliest that infrastructure could be in place) for large scale, widespread use of hydrogen, SMRs, HVO fuel, etc. The bridge is natural gas and delayed retirement of coal fired power plants, that’s the dirty secret. OK now let’s integrate more facts into this discussion: Fact 1: Virginia Data Center Proposals https://lnkd.in/eFVRhh_V Fact 2: Regional Transmission Line Projects https://lnkd.in/eDpY3VtA Fact 3: Dominion's most recent supplemental presentation to give you an idea of what they've got in the pipeline over the next 5 years (and this doesn't include the numerous projects in NoVA!): https://lnkd.in/eGfBDX8i Fact 4: Dominion 2023 IRP: https://lnkd.in/eCfbPdXK The question we should be asking is are we ok with forfeiting any climate action progress, our water and air quality, our communities, and our hard earned income to subsidize their infrastructure through our electric bills so they can continue to build like crazy, rake in revenue, and work on solutions for the next 5 years or are we going to demand more government oversight now? #datacenters #sustainability #AI

Real life quantum computing use cases like this with demonstrable advantages are bringing the quantum revolution closer day by day.

VEIR Closes $75M Series B to Deliver Superconducting Solutions for AI Data Centers and High-Capacity Power Lines, Driving Grid Resilience and Global Decarbonization - VEIR announced the closing of a $75 million Series B funding round led by Munich Re Ventures. - New investors included Microsoft's Climate Innovation Fund, National Grid Partners, Piva Capital, and Tyche Partners. - The investment will accelerate VEIR's efforts to commercialize its superconducting solutions for data centers and utilities. - VEIR's superconducting technology can deliver up to 10 times the power of conventional cables while maintaining the same voltage. - This technology addresses increasing power demands from AI models and advanced GPUs in data centers. - VEIR's solutions can help data center operators improve efficiency, server latency, and campus design. - Global energy demand is expected to rise by over 30% in the next two decades, creating challenges for existing transmission systems. - VEIR's superconducting solutions enable transmission lines to carry more power in the same space and facilitate integrating new energy resources into the grid. - The company's innovations are crucial for modernizing the transmission grid to support AI-driven infrastructures and climate resilience. - VEIR's offerings are designed to enhance existing infrastructure while addressing power density needs for data centers and renewable energy expansion. - The company aims to revolutionize power and data infrastructure with its superconducting solutions for sustainable energy delivery. https://lnkd.in/gVdPV4-q

As Amazon and Microsoft race to build new data centers in Europe, there's growing concern about meeting AI's energy demands sustainably. Companies like Amazon are striking deals to secure renewable energy. The rush to build data centers is evident, with significant investments in Sweden, Germany, France, Spain, and Finland. However, the increasing demand for clean energy is straining electricity grids, pushing tech giants to consider off-grid solutions like gas, diesel, or green hydrogen power. Data centers need immense power to operate and cool servers, with energy demand expected to double by 2026. Companies have been securing renewable energy contracts, but grid congestion remains a challenge. Some areas, like Dublin and Amsterdam, have imposed restrictions on data center growth due to grid issues. Tech giants are exploring innovative solutions, including on-site renewable projects and advanced technologies like nuclear fusion and hydrogen fuel cells. While these ideas are still developing, the goal is to find sustainable ways to power the growing demand for AI and data centers. #ai #energytransition #digitalinfrastructure #sustainability

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Absolutely fascinating study on using the air within data centers' cooling plants to generate electricity. The study highlights a return on investment of under 3 years, making it worth serious investigation if you're an operator. #innovation #carbon #energy #datacenters Check out the study here: https://lnkd.in/ecFPstGD

Utilities is another great Edge development area: The electric grid is evolving to manage increased demand and renewable energy, using AI and smart tech. Dell #NativeEdge Blueprints streamline this with a comprehensive, sustainable solution. Explore more in our CIO blog https://dell.to/4dN9ubA #iwork4dell