AI Data Centers Transform Waste Heat into Water Production

• •Endeavor and Trevi Systems announced a partnership to produce clean water from AI data center waste heat.
• •The technology can generate up to 200,000 gallons of water per megawatt of computing capacity.
• •This approach significantly reduces energy consumption compared to traditional desalination methods.

Endeavor and Trevi Systems have partnered to utilize waste heat from AI data centers for desalination, producing up to 200,000 gallons of clean water daily per megawatt of computing capacity. This innovative technology employs a forward-osmosis process that requires significantly less energy than traditional desalination methods. The first pilot deployment will occur at Endeavor's data center, aiming to address water scarcity while reducing the environmental impact of brine disposal. The system operates on a closed-loop, waterless cooling mechanism, minimizing the need for additional water. This approach could potentially convert a 100-megawatt data center into a water plant capable of generating 20 million gallons of fresh water each day. The technology is expected to significantly lower energy demands compared to conventional desalination plants, which typically consume 16 to 70 kWh per cubic meter of water produced. The partnership aims to scale this solution globally, targeting water-scarce regions. The International Energy Agency projects that data centers' electricity consumption will rise from 415 terawatt-hours in 2024 to 945 terawatt-hours by 2030.