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Secondly, operators must balance this growing demand with evolving sustainability requirements which change from market to market based on the regulatory environment they’ re working within. Many are committed to net-zero targets while simultaneously scaling operations, creating a significant technical challenge.
Third is the reliability imperative. Our research shows unplanned outages can cost around US $ 125,000 per hour, and for data centres, even minutes of downtime can mean millions in losses. Lastly, data centres increasingly face grid constraints in high-demand regions like Southeast Asia, forcing operators to look for alternative solutions to overcome the challenge of limited grid capacity while maintaining reliability.
These challenges create what we call an‘ energy trilemma’ – balancing security, affordability and sustainability of energy supply. This is where energy storage, microgrids and intelligent energy management systems become critical, enabling data centres to enhance resilience while reducing their carbon footprint.
Q. HOW IS THE INDUSTRY’ S APPROACH TO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CHANGING?
» The data centre industry is absolutely transforming its approach to energy management. We’ re seeing a shift from capital expenditure to operational expenditure models, especially through‘ as-a-Service’ offerings that maximise existing assets with minimal upfront investment.
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