Post by Veolia

Demand for #DataCenter capacity is expected to nearly triple by 2030, driven in large part by hyperscaling, the rapid expansion of large-scale, cloud and AI computing infrastructure, while microelectronics are becoming a geopolitical flashpoint, with chip manufacturing continuously diversified and reshored to safeguard national sovereignty, including a projected 26% growth in 2026 alone. This exponential growth is putting increasing strain on key resources. Microelectronics fabrication and data centers consume vast amounts of water and energy, with chipmaking also relying on ultra-pure water critical to performance. By 2030, the overall #water use of data centers and semiconductor manufacturing is expected to equal that of 46 million people, roughly the size of the New York, Los Angeles and Paris metropolitan areas combined. In this context, securing reliable supplies, while protecting ecosystems and curbing use, is becoming a pressing challenge for both industry and governments, with implications for operational resilience, regulatory approval and public acceptance. Veolia is uniquely positioned to meet this challenge, delivering best-in-class proprietary technologies across two critical and fast-growing sectors. With deep expertise and a global footprint, Veolia enables clients to scale operations responsibly, minimizing environmental impact while increasing resilience. Its innovative technologies help: 🔹 Reduce water consumption 🔹 Recover valuable resources 🔹 Provide local energy solutions and safely treat complex waste streams Making them essential partners in building the infrastructure behind sustainable digital infrastructure and microelectronics. 🔗 Read the press release to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eP5bpshF