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EcoDataCenter has deployed a sophisticated , multi-faceted approach to sustainable energy . Across its geographically varied sites , green energy solutions have been adopted that utilise the natural landscape .
For instance , its Arctic sites are located within Sweden ' s northern forests where they ’ re in close proximity to a number of hydropower plants . As a result , the site has constant access to 100 % renewable hydropower electricity .
Similarly , EcoDataCenter ’ s Falun-based main site uses 100 % renewable electricity , has an impressive PUE of 1.15 , and features a highly efficient heat recovery system .

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Earlier this year , EdgeConneX successfully secured $ 1.7bn in sustainability funding .
As the first securitisation and multi-currency term loan for the company , this sum will ensure that , as the company grows , its ESG commitments are consistently met .
At company scale , EdgeConneX aims to reach carbon-neutral , water-neutral and wasteneutral status by 2030 . Alongside this , its goal is to introduce 100 % renewable energy across its entire data centre platform by the same year .
Utilising this funding drive , EdgeConneX ' s sustainability strategy will see the company deploying renewable energy solutions and reducing its carbon footprint across its global data centre network . datacentremagazine . com 107