Three key lessons from sustainable HPC
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Three key lessons from sustainable HPC
Q . Say I run a standard colocation data centre , is there anything I can learn from the way you design and build your facilities ?
A . The first thing to say is that there is nothing standard about the way we design and build at Kao Data . However , there are three key things that people can learn from us .
Firstly , sustainability is at the core of everything we do , even to the point where we have become the first UK data centre to switch all of our backup diesel generation to Crown Oil HVO ( Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil ). This is a pioneering move that effectively removes the use of all fossil fuels from our site .
Secondly , we ’ ve strived for the highest standards of technical excellence and hosting . From being OCP and DGX-Ready , to becoming the closest hyperscale on-ramp to Cambridge through our work with Megaport , we ’ re continually striving to achieve the highest levels of service for our customers so they can spend more time on their compute , and less time worrying about the infrastructure and connectivity .
Thirdly , we adopt a process of continuous learning and industry stewardship , something that remains ingrained within our culture from the top down . That means we ’ re involved with several associations across the industry , including ASHRAE , BREAAM , the iMasons , techUK and The Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact . We proactively share our expertise with other industry members . Furthermore , we ’ re continually innovating within our own space , and thus , the next iteration of our data centre campus will be different to the first – embracing key learnings from KDL1 to push the boundaries of the next design and build . datacentremagazine . com 133