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Will a switch to light speed cut power use at data centres?

UK · 2026-09-22

Photonics adoption in data centres reduces copper use and energy consumption. Cost tailwind for SMEs in the UK with significant data storage or hosting needs: lower costs or improved service terms as providers pass through savings. Named: companies NVIDIA CORP, DIGITAL REALITY CORP LTD, Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; sectors IT infrastructure, commodities, utilities.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerData centre operators adopt photonics, replacing copper cabling and reducing energy consumption.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onLower energy and infrastructure costs for data centre operators enable more competitive pricing for hosting and cloud services.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youSMEs in the UK with significant data storage or hosting needs benefit from lower costs or improved service terms as providers pass through savings.

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Named in this analysis

Companies: NVIDIA CORP, DIGITAL REALITY CORP LTD, Freeport-McMoRan Inc., National Grid plc

Sectors: IT infrastructure, commodities, utilities

Key takeaway

Photonics adoption in data centres reduces copper use and energy consumption.

Source: BBC News — Business

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