수도권 기축 DC, AIDC 전환시 총비용 23% 줄고 기간 3년 단축

ETRI research demonstrates that retrofitting existing data centers for AI use offers substantial advantages: 23% total cost reduction, faster deployment (6-18 months vs 3-5 years), and up to 88% carbon emission reduction compared to new construction. This approach, already adopted by Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, provides a strategic solution for accelerating Korea's AI infrastructure expansion while managing costs and environmental impact.