ENERGY & POWER
Soluna data centres are designed to operate flexibly alongside intermittent energy sources, such as wind and solar, reducing curtailment and improving grid stability
and it’ s paramount we bend the energy curve downward by finding new ways to decarbonise data centres and the digital infrastructure,” said Pankaj Sharma, Executive Vice President, Data Centers & Networks at Schneider Electric.“ At Schneider Electric, we are committed to pushing boundaries, setting new standards, and shaping the future of AI, whilst protecting the environment. This requires a strategic approach from the grid to the chip, to the chiller and beyond.”
Microgrids provide layered resilience – even in the event of a grid outage or disruption, a data centre can keep running or transition to alternate power sources without missing a beat.
Advanced management systems can also optimise the use of wind, solar, hydrogen or even nuclear power, storing excess for peak times or emergencies.
Promoting real-world progress Microsoft stands as an industry leader striving towards grid-independent futures for data centres, particularly through ambitious renewable and hydrogen pilots.
In September 2024, Microsoft marked a European first by powering a data centre control building in Dublin with zero-emissions green hydrogen. This pilot replaces carbonheavy diesel backup generators with clean hydrogen fuel cells.
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