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locations with access to renewable energy and / or low-carbon energy sources ,” says Diarmid . “ For instance , we can use solar-generated electricity from the rooftop solar panels on our neighbouring logistics facilities , as well as collaborate with partners to develop solar and wind farms .”
In addition , ESR is actively exploring other off-site power generation options including renewable energy Power Purchase Agreements ( PPAs ), which cover predominantly solar and wind but could also include other low-carbon sources such as biofuel , geothermal , hydro and nuclear energy .
With its first data centre now operational in Osaka , Japan , ESR is ready for the next challenge . The company is actively developing sites across its target markets and expects to announce new partnerships and customer wins in the coming months .
“ You ’ ll see some exciting stuff from us ,” Diarmid shares . “ We ’ re going to continue to follow the needs of our customers . We ’ ll follow the demand of the industry and where we can , we will continue to innovate with our solutions for renewables and our minimisation of carbon and deliverables against those high targets we ’ ve set ourselves that we expect to deliver both for our customers and for the planet .”
With its pan-Asian presence , financial strength and commitment to net zero , ESR is set to be a major force in shaping the region ’ s data centre landscape for tomorrow ’ s connected world .
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