THE DATA CENTRE INTERVIEW
“INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES OFFER A PATH TO THE GOAL OF A SOVEREIGN, SUSTAINABLE DATA CENTRE”
Simone Larsson, Head of Enterprise AI, EMEA, Lenovo
“ Utilising disused tunnels, bunkers or transport systems, the Data Centre Bunker places the technology underground to minimise the need for new spaces to increase capacity,” explains Simone.
“ This reduces land use while allowing for facilities to be set up in central locations with lower impact. Benefitting from enhanced security resilience, the subterranean location creates a naturally efficient heat management system.”
The Data Village concept involves modular, stackable units located near water sources such as rivers or canals.
“ Located close to water sources such as rivers or canals, the Data Village involves a modular, stackable brick or pod system of data centres linked to city needs,” says Simone.
“ This location benefits from enhanced liquid cooling and the ability to transfer waste heat to power or heat local amenities.”
A related Data Spa concept uses geothermal energy and blends into natural landscapes.“ Powered by geothermal energy, the Data Spa concept blends into natural landscapes( such as a valley, lagoon or geothermal pools), creating a low-visual-impact and biophilic data centre,” describes Simone.
The Floating Cloud concept involves suspending or floating data centres at altitudes of 20-30 kilometres.
34 January 2026