SUSTAINABILITY
“ Not only can this help companies meet their net zero and sustainability targets , but it also provides a long-term solution to rising energy prices and energy security . Ultimately , it allows energyintensive businesses to benefit from their own supply of energy , meaning they become less reliant on the National Grid ,” explains Alex Hunter , the CEO of Sherwood Power .
There are currently several renewable energy generation options available to data centres , designed to suit the full scope of site sizes and locations .
“ The most widely used renewable energy option is PV solar , which offers relatively fast installation and provides quick payback . It can be fitted on new facilities , or added later as a retrofit solution ,” adds Danel Turk , ABB ’ s Solution Portfolio Manager for Data Centres .
Another popular alternative is wind energy , although this requires more land and special conditions for successful usage .
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