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UN's renewable-powered AI goal meets physical reality
The United Nations has called for all data centers to be powered by renewable energy by 2030, but energy analysts argue the goal would require rapid global power-sector changes beyond current plans. Electricity demand for data centers is projected to double in four years, with renewables set to grow faster than other energy sources despite ongoing reliance on fossil fuels.
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