Navigating Towards a Greener Future: Sustainable Technologies in a Modern World
Key Ideas
- IDTechEx explores the potential of sustainable technologies in various industries to create a more environmentally friendly future.
- The report highlights the importance of greener data centers in offsetting the energy consumption surge driven by the AI boom.
- Semiconductor manufacturing faces a water crisis, and companies are adopting sustainable practices like water reuse and diversification.
- The automotive industry aims to reduce environmental impact by exploring recycled plastics and bioplastics, despite facing challenges in adoption.
Every Earth Day, the world reflects on the need for a greener economy and sustainable technologies. IDTechEx's research delves into how emerging technologies can pave the way for a more environmentally friendly tomorrow. The sustainability research portfolio focuses on industries like data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, and vehicles.
As the AI industry grows, the energy consumption of data centers is set to triple by 2035. IDTechEx's report emphasizes the importance of greener technologies in data centers, including energy storage solutions like hydrogen fuel cells and Li-ion batteries.
Semiconductor manufacturing, a significant water consumer, is facing a crisis due to increasing demand and water scarcity. Companies are implementing strategies like water reuse and diversification to address this issue.
The automotive sector is under pressure to reduce its environmental impact, particularly with regards to plastic use. Manufacturers are exploring recycled plastics and bioplastics to achieve this goal, despite facing challenges in scalability and cost.
While sustainable plastics are expected to grow, they may still fall short of industry targets by 2035. Collaboration across the supply chain is crucial for achieving higher adoption rates.
The importance of sustainable technologies is emphasized as the Earth faces record temperatures. IDTechEx's reports provide insights into how innovation can drive decarbonization in various sectors, guided by regulations and sustainability goals.