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Henrik Lund, a professor of energy planning at Aalborg University in Denmark, warns that the energy consumption of data centres are putting pressure on the green transition. He states that while these centres may use renewable energy, a data centre connected to local homes still requires more energy from wind turbines than homes would if they were heated directly by the turbines. "The data centers themselves are putting pressure on the green transition", Mr Lund says. He also notes that by 2030, data centres will account for 14% of Denmark's total energy consumption. (Summary provided by Infomedia). Sources:Pipanews.com, 10-01-2024