China's National Development and Reform Commission and National Energy Administration have issued a plan to guide the coordinated planning and layout of new data centers with renewable energy power generation. The initiative aims to tap into the spatial and temporal regulation potential of computing power loads and increase the proportion of green electricity consumption in digital infrastructure. This move is part of a broader strategy to promote the consumption of renewable energy in digital infrastructure, as outlined in the "15th Five-Year Plan" for renewable energy development. AI
IMPACT This policy aims to ensure that the growing demand for computing power from AI infrastructure is met with renewable energy, promoting sustainable development in the AI sector.
RANK_REASON Policy announcement from national-level regulatory bodies regarding infrastructure and energy. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]
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