In the age of AI, water and energy consumption have become intrinsically linked.
It has been proven that data centres fitted with water-based cooling systems are around 10% more energy efficient than air-based systems, which are found across 80% of the world's digital infrastructure, according to Data Centre Dynamics.
Google, one of the world's largest hyperscalers, understands this. As such, the US-based tech giant has been investing in water conservation projects for many years.
Just recently Google announced a new funding package of US$17m for water replenishment projects across the US, alongside five new water sustainability commitments.
Among these is Google's commitment to making its water consumption net positive (i.e. replacing more water than it uses) by 2030. All in, the firm is looking to replenish 120% of the water its data centres consume.
