Scalable and Sustainable AI Infrastructure on the Seabed

Discover how European offshore technologies are revolutionizing energy scalability and sustainability by placing data centers on the seabed in this 26-minute conference talk from DSC EUROPE 24. Peter Stensgaard Hansen addresses the critical power and sustainability challenges facing AI, revealing that European data centers consume over 150 TWh with cooling alone generating CO2 emissions equivalent to 17 million households. Learn how Europe is leveraging 50 years of offshore infrastructure experience—from 1970s oil and gas systems to 2000s wind farms—to build energy-efficient, co-located high-performance computing facilities underwater. Gain actionable insights on creating a sustainable foundation for AI's continued growth through innovative infrastructure solutions. This presentation was delivered on November 20th at DSC EUROPE 24 in Belgrade.