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Data centres: Developers hope fibre optics will cut power use

UK · 2026-09-22

Key takeaway

Data centre developers are shifting from copper wiring to fibre optics to cut energy use and boost efficiency.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerdata centre developers replace copper wiring with fibre-optic interconnects to cut energy use and boost efficiency
  2. Step 2 · Knock-ondemand for photonic components and fibre-optic installation rises as operators upgrade facilities
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youSMEs in the fibre-optic supply chain and advanced cooling see increased project opportunities and revenue, while copper and legacy cooling suppliers face demand decline

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Source: bbc.co.uk

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