The report is the outcome of the webinar "Power Performance Conundrum - Optimising Power Efficiency for Semiconductor Manufacturers", which took place in February 2025.
The event brought together experts in the field of semiconductors and datacentres Luis Fernandes (IDC), Robin Kuepers (SuperMicro), and Chris Carreiro (ParkPlace Technologies), who shared insights into the importance of optimising power efficiency and finding more sustainable alternatives to manage increases in power demand across Europe.
Key takeaways include:
- considering liquid cooling as an alternative to air cooling to cope with rising power demands;
- implementing legislation around standards for liquid cooling parameters in datacentre facilities;
- developing expertise in designing, deploying and supporting industry-related solutions.
Moreover, the report advocates for strategic alliances between Academia and industry to drive the development of more efficient and sustainable technologies. Crucial recommendations include:
- developing liquid cooling technology expertise and competences;
- implementing new legislation on parameters;
- innovating “forever chemicals” existing regulation to minimise environmental impact;
- establishing new datacentres to accommodate these cutting-edge technologies.
If you want to explore the relevance of optimising power efficiency and building new datacentres to drive innovation and sustainability across the European semiconductor landscape, read the full report on Zenodo.
