Data Centre Boom Spurs Copper

As technology continues to grow it relies on copper intensive Data Centres to get there.

Growing demand for the seamless delivery of an increasing number of Internet of Things services is speeding a move towards large and hyperscale Data Centres.

And that means a lot more copper. Demand from Data Centres and Edge Computing is expected to rise from 543,000 tonnes in 2020 to an estimated 725,000 tonnes in 2030.

Research by the International Copper Association found large and hyperscale DCs will account for 67% demand of copper in the building contained sector by 2030, increasing from 37% in 2018.

They require increased power generation, often from renewable energy sources, effective power distribution and more ICT equipment. These factors will all contribute to an increase in copper demand, including a large share from new construction.

The rise of edge computing, and related DC units as a result of the growth of smartphones and real-time applications, as well as smart cities with their smart transport infrastructures, is at the heart of the demand rise.

Release: https://copperalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DC-and-copper-press-release-final-.pdf