Breakout B:
Greening the Future Data Center Infrastructure via Aeroderivative Technology and Microgrid Controls
Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
The Data Center industry is going through a massive growth pattern due to cloud computing transformation, hyperscale, 5G networks and other socioeconomic changes. This technological evolution introduces challenges to the Data Center’s terms of sustainability, cost and reliable operation. Supporting this growth is challenged by the energy needed to continue operations, and in some cases utilities are facing challenges to meet Data Center demands. The reliance on backup power from high-speed diesel generator sets doesn’t make the “status quo” sustainable with the anticipated growth, increasing costs of fossil fuels, and corporate sustainability targets combined with legislation. This paper demonstrates the expansion sustainable efficiency efforts by challenging standard design practices with more efficient, reliable and sustainable alternatives.
Steve Halford (bio)
Microgrid Leader
GE Grid Solutions