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Their wordsThe solar array sizes under these assumptions are prohibitively large.
Their wordsThe optimal scenario is typically when the generators supply 1% of yearly electricity (shown below).
Their wordsThe cooling systems in most data centers are energy hogs and contribute no direct value.
Their wordsAI servers bring new challenges because many require liquid cooling.
Their wordsDeleting the UPSs could knock off ~$750/kW after considering equipment, installation, and square footage reduction.
Their wordsThe 100-megawatt facility might have ten 10-megawatt blocks served directly by a 1500V DC feeder line without connections to other blocks that would require extra switches and routing.
Their wordsInstalled generators cost ~$800/kW, and the data center capital cost, including servers, is ~$40,000/kW, so adding 1% more makeup compute capacity is money ahead of purchasing generators.
Their wordsEfforts to improve efficiency and remove vestigial features pay off handsomely.
Their wordsSome efforts, like nuclear-powered data centers, are reminiscent of Toyota's hydrogen push.