數據中心：水資源管理和企業可持續發展戰略的趨勢

基於雲的數據和數字服務的激增正在推動數據中心的擴展和建設，從而增加存儲容量。為了滿足不斷增長的需求，超大型數據中心（定義為 100 萬平方英尺的設施）的趨勢正在增長。

最近的一份報告預測，到 2026 年，全球將有 1,200 個超大規模數據中心，比目前的數字增加約 65%。大約 25 家公司擁有全球 728 個超大規模數據中心的大部分。這些公司是水解決方案供應商和尋求投資這一強勁增長領域的公司的目標客戶群。

本報告探討了數據中心水資源管理和企業可持續發展戰略的趨勢。並發布了其他信息。

本報告中的公司

目次

第一章數據中心情況

• 美國數據中心設施穩步增長
• 隨著世界向超大規模過渡，能源需求和用水量增加
• 數據中心格局的定義
• 世界數據中心用水量
• 與工業部門相比的相對用水強度
• 數據中心所有權排行榜
• 大公司的足跡概念

第 2 章：變革的驅動力

• 減少數據中心水足蹟的驅動因素
• 社區反對數據中心的用水量和排放量
• 數據中心運營和技術解決方案

第 3 章企業可持續發展

• 超大規模企業節水目標框架
• 努力節約用水
• 主要公司的節水項目
• 新的數據中心設施
• 改善運營水資源管理的每個合作夥伴關係
• 通過資助中型企業的新數據中心來促進可持續發展

第 4 章數據中心公司簡介

• Microsoft
• Google
• Apple
• Meta
• IBM
• Amazon
• Alibaba Cloud

附錄：70 多個水管理項目

Rapid growth in cloud-based data and digital services is coupled with data center expansions and new constructions to increase storage capacity. Hyperscale data centers, defined as million-square-foot facilities, are on the rise to keep pace with heightened demand. Larger facilities present widespread implications for water supplies, water management solutions, and local authorities. Recent reports predict hyperscale data centersto total 1,200 facilities by 2026, globally-approximately a 65% increase from current counts

Approximately 25 companies make up majority ownership of the 728 hyperscale data centers, globally. These companies represent the target audience for water solutions providers and firms seeking to capitalize on this robust and growing sector. Bluefield Research has identified seven of the largest hyperscale data center companies, globally, and has identified their water management positions and strategies. These companies' strategies highlight new operating technologies, key partnerships, and future water goals.

Companies Mentioned:

Table of Contents

Section 1: Data Center Landscape

• Robust Growth of U.S. Data Center Facilities
• Global Transition to Hyperscale Drives up Energy Demand, Water Usage
• Defining the Data Center Landscape
• Global Data Center Water Consumption
• Relative Water Intensity Compared to Industrial Verticals
• Data Center Ownership Leaderboard
• Framing the Footprints of Leading Companies

Section 2: Drivers of Change

• Drivers for Data Centers to Reduce Water Footprints
• Community Backlash on Data Center Water Consumption and Discharge
• Data Center Operations and Technology Solutions

Section 3: Corporate Sustainability

• Framing Water Conservation Goals among Hyperscale Companies
• Approaches to Water Conservation
• Water efficiency Projects among Leading Players
• Select, New Data Center Facilities
• Select Partnerships to Improve Operational Water Management
• Funding New Data Centers for Mid-Market Companies Drives Sustainability

Section 4: Data Center Company Profiles

• Microsoft
• Google
• Apple
• Meta
• IBM
• Amazon
• Alibaba Cloud

Appendix: 70 + Water Management Projects