3 6 Ke·2026-01-25 06:05Core Insights - The current reality of AI chips in data centers reveals that significant investments may yield less than 60% of their theoretical value due to power consumption issues [1] - The expansion of computing power is outpacing electricity supply, reshaping the development logic of the data center industry [1] Group 1: Power Consumption Challenges - The disconnection between AI chip technology and actual data center usage is a core issue leading to high power consumption [2] - Many AI chips focus on peak computing power rather than balancing efficiency and power usage, resulting in wasted energy [2] - The rapid increase in computing demand, with a growth rate of 74.1% in 2024, exacerbates the power consumption problem, turning data centers into "power black holes" [3] Group 2: Cooling Technology Innovations - Data centers rely heavily on cooling systems, which account for over 38% of total power consumption, with some cases exceeding 50% [4] - Liquid cooling technology is emerging as a key solution, with three main types: cold plate liquid cooling, immersion cooling, and spray cooling [5][6] - Despite being the most efficient, liquid cooling technology has a low adoption rate of about 10% in the industry [7] Group 3: Market Dynamics and Competitive Landscape - Companies like NVIDIA and AMD are developing customized liquid cooling solutions to enhance cooling efficiency and adapt to high-density computing environments [8] - In China, Shuguang Shuchuang leads the liquid cooling infrastructure market with a 56% share, providing solutions to major internet firms [9] - The overall manufacturing advantage of China is becoming evident in the transformation of data centers, with the manufacturing sector's value surpassing that of the US [10][11][12] Group 4: Future Directions - The future of data centers will prioritize intelligent design over sheer size, focusing on efficient power usage and effective cooling solutions [13]