In this series we are exploring the different ways that data centers attempt to be responsible global citizens by reducing their carbon footprint through capturing and re-using the heat energy produced by their ICT equipment. I have taken for my launch pad an October...

It is clear that even without the recent increased dependency on digital infrastructure brought about by COVID-19, that demand for services from data centers will continue to increase. It is also evident that increasing demand will result in a greater consumption of...

If you’ve read my work in the past, or have seen me speak, you’ll know that I’m a perpetual optimist. Even in the hardest times, I’ll always try to find even a sliver of a silver lining. But we do have to talk about the reality of today’s situation. I keep hearing...

Weather can have a severe impact on the function of data centers. Heatwaves and electrical storms can easily damage sensitive equipment, while more serious events like earthquakes, floods and tornadoes can knock centers offline for days or even weeks.Fortunately,...

Is it possible to recycle some data center energy to achieve a PUE less than 1.00? Over the years I have heard such claims in various sales presentations, coffee corner casual asides and even unretractable press releases. Such claims are invariably followed by wise...