One very important aspect could be emphasised even more clearly in this video: #AI’s driving up #EnergyConsumption

„The #InternationalEnergyAgency estimates that #Datacentres’ total #Electricity consumption could double from 2022 levels to 1,000 TWh (terawatt hours) in 2026, equivalent to the #EnergyDemand of #Japan.“

https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/jun/29/ai-drive-brings-microsofts-green-moonshot-down-to-earth-in-west-london

AI drive brings Microsoft’s ‘green moonshot’ down to earth in west London

Tech firm’s bid to remove more CO2 than it produces is being tested as AI spawns new energy-hungry datacentres

^{Dan Milmo (The Guardian)}

Over the past year, #RenewableEnergy sources (primarily #Wind but also #SolarEnergy and some small contribution by #HydroelectricEnergy) have generated more #Electricity (38.4%) in the #UK than #FossilFuels (30.9%).

https://grid.iamkate.com/

#Renewables

National Grid: Live

Shows the live status of Great Britain’s electric power transmission network

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Many parts of #India have been in the grip of a #heatwave since mid-May. Overnight temperatures of about 33C (91F) have meant there is little to no respite from the heat.

Demand for #electricity has soared due to #fans, #AirCoolers and #AirConditioners being run constantly, placing a strain on the grid in #Delhi and elsewhere in the north. #ClimateCrisis

Indian engineers warn of prolonged #blackouts amid searing heatwave
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/18/india-engineers-blackouts-heatwave-north

Indian engineers warn of prolonged blackouts amid searing heatwave

Increasing use of fans, air coolers and air conditioners is placing ‘serious’ strain on grid in north of country

^{Amrit Dhillon (The Guardian)}

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Nicht nur vordergündig drahtig #FotoVorschlag, hier steht alles in einem spannungsgeladenen Umfeld!

Not just frontally wiry, everything here is in a tense environment!

#photography #fotografie #environment #electricity