The growing demand for chips for theArtificial intelligence Consequently, the global demand for electricity increases. However, the electric delivery for this type of production takes place with the help of fossil fuels, with the relative consequences for the environment
Innovation yes, but with an eco -durable approach
According to a search for Greenpeace AsiaThe consumption of electricity resulting from the production of chips for theArtificial intelligence It has increased by more than 350% worldwide between 2023 and 2024. Taiwan, South Korea and Japan are a world reference center for the production of semiconductors needed for artificial intelligence.
And the electric delivery for this type of production takes place with fossil fuels. It is estimated that by 2030 the global demand for electricity to make it possible will increase to 170 times compared to 2023.
Enormous investments
Second TechdtChina is the most important region for investments in chip equipment, with an expected expenditure of more than 100 million dollars in the next three years.
Moreover, this expenditure thrust is largely due to the growing demand for chips for artificial intelligence, especially in the light of the continuous commercial tensions between the Asian country and the United States.
With the increase in investments in other regions, it is also likely that the global panorama of the production of semiconductors will become more competitive in the coming years.
However, this innovation must go hand in hand with an eco -durable approach.
Emissions and artificial intelligence
It is Katrin Wu, head of the Supply Chain project of Greenpeace East Asia, to explain that it is essential to run cover with regard to the consequences.
“The production should take place by operating renewable energy. In East Asia there are numerous possibilities for companies that have decided to exploit wind and sunny energy. This did not happen or happened in a little relevant way in the chip manufacturer”. Said wu.
From the same opinion Alex de Vries, one of the authors of the relationship and founder of Digiconomist. “Implications of the environment are often neglected”, Hoedhulp van Vries.
Greenpeace’s invitation
Greenpeace has therefore urged industries such as Nvidia and AMD to set itself the use of 100% renewable energy for their production and supply chain by 2030.
“Hardware companies have to invest in solar and wind energy. Thanks to the tree in artificial intelligence, these large companies have billion dollars in the fourth quarter of 2024. They must therefore take responsibility for the environment impact. It is essential to prevent a significant increase in emissions and deaths and diseases as a result of contamination, Concluder Wu.