Almost 80% of data centers constructed in natural disaster zones – data centers are fueling and succumbing to…
- 79% of data centers are exposed to climate hazards, 54% face chronic heat or drought
- Higher temperatures lead to more cooling demand, creating a vicious circle
- Component longevity is also at risk from heat and other impacts
According to new First Street research, four in five (79%) or the world's data center capacity is exposed to climate hazards like flooding, wildfire and winds, with more than half (54%) of data centers located in areas that face chronic heat or drought stress.
With hyperscalers investing billions to keep up with demands created by AI, First Street stresses that today's decisions could impact cloud computing for years to come.
But even without further investments, rising temperatures and the effects of climate change could put existing facilities under further pressure.
Hyperscalers are building data centers in at-risk areas
Besides the obvious risk of component damage, higher temperatures also mean that data centers...
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