Switzerland’s rapidly expanding data centre sector is consuming ever‑greater amounts of water, driven by AI and the push for digital sovereignty.
With the expansion of artificial intelligence, demand for water to cool data centres is also increasing.
Keystone / Christian Beutler
Artificial intelligence (AI) and geopolitical tensions are accelerating the construction of data centres in Switzerland, increasing demand for infrastructure that could strain the country’s water supply.
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May 16, 2026 - 10:00
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