Data Centers Accelerate Sustainable Energy Transition With Hybrid Solutions, Digital Monitoring, and Consumption Traceability

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Published on 06/08/2025 at 11:43

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How Data Centers in Brazil and Around the World Are Driving the Energy Transition, Investing in Hybrid Systems, Clean Technology, Energy Cycle Management, Traceability, and Digital Intelligence, with Data, Timeline, and Nominal Sources.

The energy transition has become an immediate imperative, especially for high-demand sectors like data centers. As digitization advances and artificial intelligence expands, energy consumption by data centers is growing rapidly. Moreover, there are emerging demands for solutions that combine reliability, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), in 2022, data centers consumed between 1% and 1.3% of global energy. On the other hand, IEA projections indicate that by 2026, consumption in this segment will double worldwide. In the North American context, in 2023, data centers accounted for 4.4% of total energy consumption in the United States. The same source predicts that this percentage could triple by 2028, signaling the need for urgent solutions for the sustainability of the sector.

In Brazil, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) indicates that, in 12 years, the combined consumption of all data centers in the country will reach 2.5 GW (Gigawatts). That is, it will total 2,500 MW (Megawatts), according to official data from 2024. Therefore, adopting low-carbon solutions is no longer just a reputational issue. It has now become an operational and strategic necessity to ensure business continuity.

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Data Centers: Demands, Challenges, and Opportunities in Clean Energy

Tecnogera, a leader in the sector, is directing efforts to ensure energy security in critical applications while maintaining an environmental commitment. To do so, it invests in hybrid systems that combine efficient generators, renewable sources, and lithium batteries. With this setup, it is possible to ensure continuous supply, even amid instability in the power grid, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Data center consumption has doubled since 2022 (IEA)
Projection to triple usage in the U.S. by 2028 (IEA, 2023)
Brazilian demand may reach 2.5 GW by 2036 (MME, 2024)

Energy Cycle Management: Reuse and Repurposing

It is essential, in addition to employing clean technology, to manage the entire energy cycle. A relevant example, highlighted in 2024, is the repurposing of lithium batteries that have completed their first cycle. Tecnogera has implemented a reuse strategy for lower demand applications, such as backups and controlled lighting. This approach extends the equipment’s lifespan and prevents the premature disposal of complex waste, contributing to a more sustainable energy matrix.

Reuse of lithium batteries extends lifespan and reduces waste disposal
Applications in backup systems and controlled lighting (Tecnogera, 2024)

Digitization, Energy Intelligence, and Traceability

With the digitization of energy systems, it has become possible to remotely monitor and anticipate failures, as well as optimize consumption and manage multiple energy sources. Intelligence tools, increasingly applied in the sector since 2023, transform how companies operate. Another highlight is energy traceability. Large technology and cloud companies now require detailed reports on the origin and impact of energy consumption in their data centers since 2023.

In response, Tecnogera invests in projects with integrated solar generation, smart storage, and second-generation biodiesel. This practice ensures clean and auditable solutions, from the generation point to final consumption.

Remote monitoring allows for predicting failures and reducing risks (2023)
Traceability has become a requirement for large cloud companies (since 2023)

Brazil in the Lead of the Renewable Energy Matrix

Brazil occupies a privileged position in the global energy transition, as more than 87% of its energy matrix is composed of renewable sources, according to the MME in 2024. However, it is necessary to go beyond centralized generation. Investing in support infrastructure, sustainable storage, and energy intelligence is essential, especially for sectors that require uninterrupted operation, such as data centers.

Brazilian energy matrix is 87% renewable (MME, 2024)
Sector demands backup infrastructure and smart storage

Collaboration, Long-Term Vision, and Sustainable Future

The energy transformation in data centers does not depend on a single solution but rather on constant collaboration among suppliers, operators, integrators, and public policies. Therefore, success requires a long-term strategic vision, aligning environmental responsibility with immediate operational performance.

Data Centers Accelerate Sustainable Energy Transition With Hybrid Solutions, Digital Monitoring, and Consumption Traceability

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