The Artificial Intelligence reveals its voracious energy hunger, a challenge that Venezuelan companies cannot ignore. The engineer Luis Makencie, of Corporación Solsica, emphasizes the need for total electrical reengineering to face the massive consumption generated by this technology in data centers.
Explosive consumption in data centers
The Artificial Intelligence servers operate at high density, demanding constant energy and robust backups. In Venezuela, where power outages are recurrent, this energy hunger threatens productivity. Makencie warns that without investments in infrastructure, operations will be paralyzed, affecting key industries such as technology and gaming.
Venezuelan context: electrical crisis and adoption of AI
Venezuela has faced a chronic energy crisis since 2019, with deficits exceeding 5,000 megawatts daily according to reports from OPEP. The energy hunger of AI aggravates this: a single modern data center can consume as much electricity as a medium-sized city. Experts like those from the IEEE estimate that global AI will double its energy demand by 2026, reaching 1,000 terawatt-hours annually.
Expert opinions on vital backup
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Robust backup is vital to ensure productivity
“, declares Makencie. Other engineers agree: in countries with unstable grids, lithium batteries and diesel generators are required. In Latin America, firms like Globant have invested millions in cooling and renewable energy to mitigate this energy hunger.
- High server density accelerates electrical wear.
- Power outages in Venezuela last up to 12 hours daily at peaks.
- AI transforms offices, but demands data centers shielded.
Critical analysis: opportunities and risks
While the world debates AI-driven labor transformation, Venezuela must prioritize electrical upgrades. Statistics from Statista indicate that 40% of data center failures are due to power outages. Local companies seek alliances with Chinese providers for solar panels, but the energy hunger persists as the main barrier. This reality demands a strategic vision: invest now or lose regional competitiveness.
The energy hunger of Artificial Intelligence is not only technical, but an economic challenge for Venezuelan companies. With experts like Luis Makencie at the forefront, the technology sector advances towards resilient solutions, ensuring that innovation does not fade in the darkness.
