Europe must choose between AI and climate goals, data center lobby says
Europe must choose between AI and climate goals, data center lobby says
Publish Date: 2026-06-22 06:07:00
Source Domain: www.eenews.net
- Europe must prioritize artificial intelligence (AI) development over immediate climate goals to maintain tech sovereignty.
- The president of the European Data Centre Association advocates shifting focus to ensure adequate energy systems for AI.
- Lex Coors highlights that Europe’s energy infrastructure lacks readiness to support advanced AI data centers.
- There’s a concern that Europe may have to resort to carbon-emitting gas power plants if the grid isn’t prepared.
- Small modular nuclear reactors are also unlikely to meet the timelines required for AI data center demands.
