Beijing pushes AI data centres to adopt green energy under action plan

Beijing has released a new action plan aimed at making green electricity usage a key metric for new data center projects. This policy was jointly issued by four governmental bodies, including the National Energy Administration and the National Development and Reform Commission. The document encourages operators to integrate renewable energy sources into their operations, reflecting China's commitment to its carbon reduction goals. This initiative comes amid the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, seeking to balance innovation with environmental sustainability.