Semiconductors, Data Centers & AI

Could Data Centers be the next high-growth opportunity for supercapacitors?

Globally, most of the electricity used by data centers comes from fossil fuels. While data center hyperscalers have long been offsetting this with market-based RECs (renewable energy certificates) and PPAs (power purchase agreements) from wind and solar projects, a transition to location-based and time-matched accounting is anticipated. This will demand new investment in low-carbon technologies that can meet the continuous power needs of data centers. IDTechEx's "Sustainability for Data Centers 2027-2037: Green Technologies, Market Forecasts, and Players" report analyses the role emerging clean energy technologies could play in data center decarbonization.

The quantum commercial market is commonly split into computing, communications, and sensing, each representing a portion of the quantum world, which operates on a much smaller and more precise scale. This article covers developments within the quantum world.

As data centers struggle to handle spiking AI power profiles, supercapacitors are seeing increasing interest for applications in peak shaving and voltage stabilization. However, one of the main questions remaining is where supercapacitors can most effectively be deployed within the data center. This article explores the evolving optimization of supercapacitor data center deployments.

Recent updates within the wearables sector are bringing futuristic visions to life. From AR smart glasses with real-time narration to smart gumshields that measure impact, the wearables sector is expanding to cover a multitude of markets.

Decarbonization is becoming an increasingly prevalent goal across any major sectors globally to lower carbon footprints, with many sustainable practices and innovations now being introduced. This article covers decarbonization developments for data centers and electronics.

As geopolitical tensions, climate change, and AI-driven demand place unprecedented pressure on electronics supply chains, manufacturers are increasingly balancing efficiency with resilience and sustainability. This article explores some of the technologies, materials, and strategies shaping the future of semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.

PIC transceivers are fast-becoming essential tools in the AI revolution, where they speed up connections between nodes in data centers whilst reducing power consumption, allowing larger AI models to be trained and executed. However, unlike purely electrical integrated circuits, PICs require the integration of a III-V semiconductor to function as the laser because silicon does not lase. As of 2026 the dominant material choice is Indium Phosphide (InP).

In this video IDTechEx explores the megatrends for more sustainable data centers.

Thermal management strategies are the underdogs of modern technologies, reducing the risks of overheating in cases where exponentially increasing demand for power can lead to component temperatures rising.