GREEN MOUNTAIN
“ Our current base design can accommodate workloads up to 45kW per rack when using air cooling technology and in excess of 100kW per rack if we use liquid-to-liquid cooling or a hybrid liquid cooling solution ,” Simon adds . “ Green Mountain has already developed and deployed these solutions in Norway for automotive and IT solutions customers .”
Reducing carbon emissions Whilst construction is going well , Green Mountain is eager to continue supporting its sustainability pledge . The operator ’ s environmental strategy includes procuring 100 % renewable energy and the use of hydro-treated vegetable oil fuel ( HVO ) for its backup generators , a strategy that is becoming more popular within the data centre industry to adhere to emissions targets .
In fact , Green Mountain has found that HVO can reduce carbon emissions by up to 90 % compared to traditional diesel fuel . This echoes the company ’ s pledge in its 2023 Sustainability Report to use HVO fuel instead of diesel for back-up power in its new expansion projects in the UK .
“ While we don ’ t have the same environment and climate conditions as Norway , we do have the same ethos ,” Simon explains . “ We ’ re also looking at alternative renewable power options . We are keen to innovate and work with our existing customers to maximise efficiency in the data halls and push down the PUE further on site .”
“ East London has power and land available , is built around connectivity , has lower rental costs than West London and hugely convenient transport links ”
SIMON BLACKBURN , MANAGING DIRECTOR , GREEN MOUNTAIN UK
26 February 2025