“ IT IS IMPORTANT TO DESIGN DATA CENTRES WITH A
COMBINATION OF [ POWER ] OPTIONS TO ENSURE
CONTINUITY OF SERVICE”
DAVID WATKINS, SOLUTIONS DIRECTOR, VIRTUS DATA CENTRES
David shares.“ There are sustainability benefits to gain from use of alternative power sources, however, most alternative sources of power are not‘ guaranteed’ and are dependent on local climate conditions and the time of day.
“ Therefore, it is important to design data centres with a combination of options to ensure continuity of service. The key moving forward will be better grid‘ integration’, as the ability for data centres to move load on and off the grid will be useful for management of the grid when it is under stress.”
Stewart adds:“ Progress will require a combination of infrastructure investment, policy reform, and strategic partnerships with energy providers. Only then can data centres fully realise the benefits of a more independent, resilient power model.”
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