Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the explosive growth in market demand for liquid cooling technology as a solution to the heat dissipation issues faced by data centers and computing equipment due to increased computing power density [1][3] - The liquid cooling server concept index has increased by 13.64% since August, with notable stock performances from companies such as Yingwei Ke, which rose over 9%, and others like Tongfei Co., Shuguang Shucai, and Hongfuhan showing significant gains [1] - Major companies like NVIDIA, Microsoft, Google, and Meta are heavily investing in the AI industry, accelerating the penetration of liquid cooling technology, exemplified by NVIDIA's GB300 system which utilizes a fully liquid-cooled design [3] Group 2 - The market demand for liquid cooling technology is expected to significantly impact corporate performance and create new opportunities within the industry chain, with IDC forecasting the Chinese liquid cooling server market to reach $2.37 billion in 2024, a 67% year-on-year increase [3] - The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the liquid cooling market is projected to be 46.8% from 2024 to 2029, with the market size expected to reach $16.2 billion by 2029 [3] - Companies like Feirongda are reporting impressive mid-year performance, with expected revenue of approximately 2.886 billion yuan and net profits between 155 million to 170 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 103.95% to 123.69% [3] - Cold plate liquid cooling is identified as the most mature and widely applied solution among the three types of liquid cooling technologies, which also include spray liquid cooling and immersion liquid cooling [3]

Core Viewpoint - Liquid cooling technology is emerging as an efficient and safe thermal management solution with significant potential in high-performance computing, power batteries, and large-scale energy storage, driven by the rapid growth of digitalization and the increasing demands for battery thermal management in the electric vehicle and energy storage industries [1][3]. Group 1: Conference Overview - The "First Global Liquid Cooling Technology Research and Application Conference" was successfully held on April 26-27, 2024, in Hangzhou, organized by various institutions including the China Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association [2]. - The conference attracted over 300 experts, scholars, and representatives from related industries, providing a platform for in-depth discussions on the latest research and practical applications of liquid cooling technology [2][4]. Group 2: Future Developments - The "Second Global Liquid Cooling Technology Research and Application Conference" will be held in June 2025, focusing on the integration of liquid cooling technology and green refrigerants, aiming to promote these technologies in key sectors such as electronics, energy, and healthcare [3][4]. - Hangzhou's status as a "digital economy first city" offers unique advantages for the conference, fostering an innovative environment for the application and development of liquid cooling technology [3]. Group 3: Key Topics of Discussion - The conference will cover various applications of liquid cooling technology, including its role in high-performance computing, energy storage thermal management, and its expansion into other fields such as electronics and healthcare [9][10]. - Discussions will also focus on the development of new environmentally friendly refrigerants, leakage detection, recovery, and regeneration technologies, as well as the establishment of relevant standards and regulations [10][11]. Group 4: Industry Collaboration - The conference aims to gather industry forces to explore the application potential of liquid cooling technology and address key technical challenges, promoting research and application advancements [11][12]. - It will facilitate collaboration between academia, research institutions, and enterprises to enhance the transformation and application of research results in liquid cooling technology and green refrigerants [12][13].