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Data centre water use could double by 2030 as AI reshapes cooling methods
Data centre water use is rising rapidly as AI spreads, making changes to cooling infrastructure a key industry task. International Energy Agency data cited by TechRadar put annual consumption at about 560 billion litres, with a recent report projecting it could reach up to 1.2 trillion litres by 2030. The article outlines alternatives such as closed-loop liquid cooling, direct chip and node cooling, high-temperature water systems and waste-heat reuse, alongside site selection strategies to ease pressure on freshwater supplies.
