2023 Data Center Liquid Cooling Technology and Market Update

This technical report provides an update on the advancements and market trends in liquid cooling technology for data centers as of 2023. It outlines two primary trends influencing the adoption of liquid cooling: the rising demand for processing-intensive applications, particularly those utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), and the increasing emphasis on reducing carbon emissions in data center operations. The report details how chip and server manufacturers are responding to these trends with new high-power liquid-only CPUs and GPUs, as well as integrated solutions for easier deployment of liquid cooling systems. It also discusses the significant growth in liquid cooling deployments over the past year, highlighting the shift from small-scale projects to larger implementations. Additionally, the report addresses the challenges faced by operators in transitioning to liquid cooling and the ongoing developments in technology and standards that are expected to facilitate wider adoption in the future.