Sustainable AI Data Centers Research
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Python
SQL
Data Viz
Policy
Research Focus
Assessed whether AI data center expansion in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and China aligns with SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).
Method
- Mixed-method design combining quantitative indicators with policy and governance analysis.
- Benchmarked PUE, carbon intensity, renewable integration, and projected AI energy demand.
- Compared regulatory frameworks, market structure, and deployment constraints across countries.
- Translated findings into a decision framework for sustainable AI infrastructure scale-up.
What This Shows
- Sustainability outcomes depend on energy mix and enforceable policy alongside technical innovation.
- AI increases resource strain or improves efficiency depending on governance context.
- Corporate ESG systems and regulatory alignment shape infrastructure decisions at global scale.
