Sustainability combined with recent events have focused attention on energy security – Operators are planning and building towards a more sustainable and energy secure future. In this talk we explore how energy security and sustainability is becoming an important factor in site selection decisions and look at what other strategies aside from the normal utility power are available that will mitigate energy risk.
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May 19, 2022
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May 19, 2022
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Power shortages for data centers have mainly been an issue in specific locations in Europe. Now, going forward, they will also need to consider these in the context of energy security. One of the major steps European businesses must do is to look for alternative locations where energy is secured. Not just today, but for the future. The importance of renewable energy sources will be vital to the Data Centers of tomorrow where ever increasing power demands must also be met.
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May 19, 2022
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In this Talk, CEO of NodePole – Christoffer Svanberg – highlights the increasing complexity of Energy Security in Europe. With many Countries and organisations transitioning to greener, renewable sources of energy, how will demand be met and how realistic are decarbonisation targets in the face of uncertain geo-political situations.
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May 19, 2022
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PPower is the most valuable resource that goes into a Data Center, making this vital supply sustainable is a reality that only a minority of countries enjoy globally. In this session – Jørn Skaane – CEO of Lefdal Mine Data Center discusses some of the driving factors that enable this from location to ideology.
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