Alexander Novak held a meeting on energy supply for data centers
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak held a meeting on the issue of energy supply to data processing centers (DPCs) with the participation of representatives of the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Digital Development, relevant departments of the Government, analytical centers, and technology companies.
The main topic was the issues of power supply to data centers for the needs of artificial intelligence. Work on this issue is being carried out in accordance with the instructions of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“Data centers play an important role in economic development and ensuring technological sovereignty. This is a strategically important area for business and the state, which helps improve productivity, reliability of IT systems, optimization of resources and increased energy efficiency,” noted Alexander Novak.
According to the Ministry of Digital Development and the Government Analytical Center, by 2030 the energy consumption of data centers in the country will increase at least 2.5 times – from 1 GW to 2.5 GW.
The meeting participants discussed the necessary measures for the further successful development of artificial intelligence from the point of view of energy supply.
Following the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister decided to create a working group under the leadership of the Ministry of Energy with the participation of energy, technology companies and government authorities. The working group will consider various proposals and options for energy supply to data processing centers for artificial intelligence, including through the use of existing energy capacities and the creation of new capacities in cooperation with technology companies.