Solar and wind could power up to a third of ASEAN''s data centres
However, greening data centres is feasible: around a third of data centre electricity demand in 2030 could be met with solar and wind, without the need for battery storage—one
This solar power production impressively accounts for 11% of the total energy consumption of the data centre. The photovoltaic panels on the roof of the ETIX Bangkok #1 data centre alone save the emission of 480 tons of CO2 annually. This is equivalent to removing 580 cars from the road each year or planting 23,000 trees.
Land Use Optimisation: the solar PV panels are located on the data centre rooftop and neighbouring warehouses to avoid land artificialisation. Etix Everywhere's data centres in Thailand are recognised for their optimal energy efficiency, boasting some of the best Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) ratios in the region.
The study finds that off-grid generation could deliver both lower costs and emissions than conventional grid power. It highlights the feasibility of using hybrid renewable energy systems that combine wind, solar, gas and battery storage to provide reliable and sustainable energy to data centres without access to grid connections.
Tech giants including Google, Amazon and Microsoft have pledged to power their operations entirely with renewable energy. Solar is a logical choice for many new data centre projects, especially when integrated with battery storage solutions to ensure reliable supply. 2. Grid Access is a Growing Challenge
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