UK Firm's Solar-Powered Lampposts to Serve as AI Data Centres in Nigeria
A UK-based company, Conflow Power Group Limited (CPG), has initiated a project to transform 50,000 lampposts in Nigeria into solar-powered mini data centres. These 'iLamps' are designed to function as distributed AI data centres, providing a low-cost solution for small AI applications. Each lamppost is equipped with a solar panel and a low-powered computer chip developed by NVIDIA, capable of handling AI tasks. The project aims to supplement larger data centres rather than replace them, offering a decentralized approach to data processing. The initiative is part of a formal agreement with the Nigerian state of Katsina, where the lampposts will also serve additional functions such as traffic monitoring and public internet provision. 
