ENEA Develops Digital Twin of HPC Infrastructure Including CRESCO Supercomputer in Italy
ENEA has created a virtual replica of its high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, including the CRESCO supercomputer at the Portici Research Center in Naples. This digital twin enables real-time monitoring, operational optimization, and energy-saving strategy simulations.
The project is part of the PNRR 'Rome Technopole' initiative and has been presented at international conferences. The CRESCO supercomputer performs petaflops of calculations for various scientific research activities, including climate change predictions and energy efficiency studies.
Collaborating with startup Trakti, ENEA's system integrates digital twin technology, blockchain for secure data storage, digital tokens for resource management, and smart legal contracts. This innovation aims to enhance predictive maintenance, energy efficiency, and infrastructure resilience, addressing the growing energy demands of data centers, which currently consume about 3% of global energy, projected to rise to 21% by 2030.
