Data center technology evolves with DC power and biological computing

AI data centers direct current architecture biological computing wetware energy efficiency

The data center industry is undergoing significant technological shifts to meet the massive power demands of artificial intelligence. ABB has introduced Infinitus, a new portfolio of direct current (DC) solutions. This architecture aims to increase energy efficiency by over 5% and reduce the physical footprint of power infrastructure. The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that global electricity demand from data centers will more than double by 2030, with 20% to 30% of new capacity potentially utilizing DC distribution.

In a separate technological development, researchers in Singapore have presented a prototype for a biological data center. Developed through a collaboration between the National University of Singapore, Cortical Labs, and DayOne, the system uses human neurons grown in a lab—referred to as 'wetware'—to process data via an interface with silicon hardware. Each CL1 system unit contains roughly 200,000 neurons.

Meanwhile, Sweden is emerging as a key location for data center expansion. The country's access to fossil-free electricity, stable infrastructure, and cool climate are attracting international hyperscale and colocation operators. However, industry experts note that successful establishment requires navigating complex local regulations and project management challenges.

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ABB · Cortical Labs · Granlund Sweden AB · National University of Singapore · Sweden

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The IEA estimates global electricity demand from data centers will more than double by 2030. it-kanalen.se
[○ 1 SOURCE] Cortical Labs' CL1 systems contain approximately 200,000 human neurons grown on a silicon chip. www.vaken.se
[○ 1 SOURCE] ABB has launched Infinitus, a portfolio of direct current (DC) solutions designed for AI data centers. it-kanalen.se
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore collaborated with Cortical Labs and DayOne to develop a biological data center prototype. www.vaken.se
[○ 1 SOURCE] Between 20% and 30% of new data center capacity is expected to use direct current distribution. it-kanalen.se
[○ 1 SOURCE] Direct current distribution can increase energy efficiency by more than 5%. it-kanalen.se
[○ 1 SOURCE] Sweden is an attractive market for data center establishment due to fossil-free electricity, stable infrastructure, and a cool climate. www.di.se

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