Hyperscalers continue to procure renewable energy at scale, but in the race to power AI data centres around the clock they are turning to gas
Big tech still loves wind and solar – but it's getting complicated
Hyperscalers continue to procure renewable energy at scale, but in the race to power AI data centres around the clock they are turning to gas
Microsoft building, Cologne, Germany. Photo: rawpixel.com
Berta Olivier
Analysis
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