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Huawei and GCC Collaborate on AIDC Ecosystem Initiative

At the Global Digital Power Forum, part of the MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei Digital Power showcased a significant advancement through its collaboration with the Global Computing Consortium (GCC) by launching the AIDC Ecosystem Co-construction Initiative. This initiative aims to enhance operational efficiencies in the telecommunications and ICT sectors, particularly in the context of the escalating demand for Artificial Intelligence Data Centers (AIDC).

The Growth of AIDC and Emerging Challenges

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has led to a sharp increase in demand for AIDC, which raises various operational challenges, especially in terms of power supply, delivery efficiency, security, and reliability. As millions of telecommunications base stations grapple with high energy consumption and network weaknesses, the industry must address these issues head-on. Fortunately, the evolution of energy technologies, particularly solar energy, has introduced a low-carbon energy source that enhances efficiency. The integration of green energy and artificial intelligence offers a promising solution to tackle power consumption in the AI era.

Zhou Jianjun, Vice President of Huawei, noted that Huawei is committed to providing advancements in technology such as 5G, AI, and cloud services aimed at facilitating digital transformation within the ICT sector. To thrive in the age of AI, a robust, flexible, and reliable energy infrastructure is essential. Operators are encouraged to leverage telecommunications assets and data centers to enhance equipment energy efficiency, incorporate solar energy, and implement energy storage solutions. This transformation allows them to evolve from being mere energy consumers to becoming energy producers, thus promoting sustainable growth.

Embracing AI to Drive Efficiency

Xia Hesheng, CMO of Huawei Digital Power, emphasized the rapid acceleration of AI applications, which has led to a surge in computing power demands and rapid industry growth. The construction and management of AIDCs face four key challenges: reliability, energy efficiency, delivery, and harmonious evolution. Huawei is set on advancing innovation across power supply, cooling, storage, operations, and construction methods to develop a highly dependable AIDC solution that is energy-efficient, fast, and fully compatible—aiming to maximize performance per watt.

During the event, Huawei and GCC launched their joint initiative, focusing on improving the regional compatibility of standards and specifications while considering local policies, environmental conditions, and technical necessities. The initiative also promotes sharing practical experiences and aims to establish a dynamic global knowledge base on AIDC via an alliance platform, facilitating a flourishing ecosystem within the industry.

Navigating Diverse Global Standards

Jin Hai, Chairman of CCG, highlighted that different countries possess unique energy combinations, policy orientations, environment protection measures, and application scenarios. This variety creates challenges for refining specifications but also opens up opportunities for industrial co-creation. Effective standards can only support global digital economic development when they are built upon a thorough understanding of regional needs that align with industry realities.

Launch of AI-Powered Environmental Solutions

Additionally, Huawei Digital Power introduced its AI-optimized ecological site solution during the event. This innovative approach features end-to-end intelligent synergy, empowering operators to transition from being energy consumers to energy producers. The AI-powered green site solution is designed with a unique concept that facilitates simplified deployment while addressing operators' demands in various scenarios, including 5G site construction, green energy provision, and revenue enhancement through energy storage.

Senior Vice President Gautham Gnanajothi of Frost & Sullivan notes that while telecommunications networks have been created for resilience, the coming decade will define them through intelligence. Transforming extensive and geographically distributed energy footprints into orchestrated platforms can unlock new value streams and reposition telecommunications as a strategic player in the wider energy ecosystem.

As we advance further into the intelligence era, AI presents vast growth opportunities for the global ICT industry while introducing new challenges and opportunities for energy infrastructure. Huawei Digital Power is committed to driving innovation, harnessing green energy to power the AI era, and collaborating with global partners to shape a new digital landscape.