Article summary
In a recent article by Latitude Media, the focus is on the fast growth of data centres and what that means for renewable energy procurement. As AI and cloud infrastructure expand, electricity demand is rising quickly — and most of that demand runs 24/7.
JP Cerda explains that while many companies claim 100% renewable energy, most of those claims are still based on annual matching. That approach does not show whether clean energy is available during every hour of consumption. For data centres that operate around the clock, this gap is becoming harder to ignore.
The article looks at why hourly matching and 24/7 carbon-free energy principles are gaining attention. As expectations increase from regulators, investors and customers, data centres may need more granular procurement strategies to ensure their clean energy claims reflect how the grid actually works.
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