Unlocking the Future of AI Datacenters with ORNL’s NGDCI
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is addressing the escalating demand for electricity in AI datacenters by launching the Next Generation Data Centers Institute (NGDCI). This initiative aligns with national energy priorities and aims to harness ORNL’s diverse expertise. Key objectives include:
- Thermal Management: Innovating cooling technologies that currently consume 40-60% of datacenter energy.
- Power System Architecture: Exploring efficient energy flows from source to server with advanced power electronics.
- Cybersecurity: Implementing cyber-informed engineering for robust datacenter infrastructures.
- Grid Integration: Ensuring that the U.S. grid can support the anticipated load growth.
As AI transforms industries, ORNL is committed to making datacenters national assets—adaptive and efficient.
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