ZVEI calls for accelerated network expansion for future-proof data centers
Wolfgang Weber, Chairman of the ZVEI Management Board, calls on the German government to accelerate the expansion of the electricity and grid infrastructure, particularly the medium and high-voltage grids.
The ZVEI emphasizes the need for prioritized grid expansion in Germany in order to enable future-proof data centers. Wolfgang Weber, Chairman of the ZVEI Management Board, calls on the German government to accelerate the expansion of the electricity and grid infrastructure, particularly the medium and high-voltage grids. Without this expansion, Germany risks falling behind in international comparison, particularly due to high electricity prices and a lack of scaling. Binding deadlines for grid compatibility tests and digitalized connection procedures are essential.
Data centers should be built at locations with sufficient grid capacity and renewable energies and be more closely integrated into the electricity system. The promotion of direct current architectures is crucial for energy-efficient and grid-compatible data centers. Doubling computing capacity by 2030 is important for the future viability of industry, with the electrical and digital industry forming the backbone of the AI ecosystem.
