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Malaysia eyes palm oil to cool data centers, sparking environmental debate

Malaysia is exploring the use of palm oil-based liquid to cool data centers as a way to conserve water amidst rising demand from digital infrastructure. Researchers at the Malaysian Palm Oil Board have developed a technology called Sawit EcoTherm, which is nearing commercialization. While this offers a potential water-saving solution, concerns remain about the environmental impact of increased palm oil production. AI

IMPACT This development could offer a more sustainable cooling solution for data centers, potentially impacting infrastructure costs and environmental footprints in the AI industry.

RANK_REASON This is a news item about a specific technological application and its potential environmental impact, rather than a core AI release or significant industry shift.

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Malaysia eyes palm oil to cool data centers, sparking environmental debate

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ushar Daniele ·

    Palm oil to cool data centres? Malaysia explores option as water demand surges

    Malaysia is taking palm oil from the frying pan to server racks, as it banks on its biggest agricultural commodity to crack a code plaguing its data centre boom – keeping servers cool. Researchers at the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) are developing a palm-based liquid to cool c…