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SIEW Energy Insights

ORGANISER Energy Market Authority
DATE 29 October 2025
VENUE Level 4, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore

SIEW Energy Insights features presentations on the latest projects, innovations, and report launches by renowned international organisations, energy thought leaders and industry players.

Presented by:

Speaker:

Dr Owen Chen, Chief Technology Officer & Vice President, Concord New Energy Group

Booming AI Data Center Requirements for Renewable Energy

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing has led to an unprecedented surge in data center energy consumption. As AI models grow larger and more complex, their computational demands require vast amounts of electricity, raising concerns about sustainability and carbon emissions. The AI industry’s energy demands are accelerating the shift toward renewables, but its integration faces significant hurdles.

Challenges of the Renewable Energy Projects Development for AI

The exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has created an urgent need for sustainable power sources to support energy-hungry data centers. While renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro) is the most viable solution, its scalability, grid stability, and technological innovation remain critical hurdles. Overcoming these challenges requires coordinated efforts — advancements in storage, smarter grid infrastructure, streamlined policies, and public-private partnerships. Without solutions, the AI industry risks either energy shortages or reliance on fossil fuels, undermining its environmental goals.

Solutions and Practices

A multiple coordinated strategies — combining tech innovation, policy support, and industry collaboration is critical to meet AI’s energy demands sustainably. By investing in storage, diversifying clean energy sources, and optimising efficiency, the AI sector can align its growth with global climate goals.

*Programme is subject to changes.

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