Integrated power specialist, Socomec, has launched a breakthrough solution that provides a helping hand to those responsible for the management of critical electrical infrastructure. By integrating smart technology within new or existing electrical architecture, it is now possible to ensure power continuity, reliability and optimised efficiency– all via your smart-phone. Colin Read more…
Data Centre World: Researchers pilot energy efficient design with Boden Type Data Centre
Speaking at Data Centre World, Jon Summers, research lead at the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), said that there are important lessons to learn in order to future proof smaller data centres, which are expected to show growth with the increasing proliferation of edge sites and as 5G evolves. Read more…
Data Centre World: are data centres missing out on energy efficiency savings?
The impact of 5G, the evolution of the Edge and rising energy costs were among the major topics for discussion at Data Centre World this year. In fact, the latest analysis, by Vertiv, predicts that the move to 5G will increase total network energy consumption by up to 170% Read more…
Data Centre World: could dual chemistry battery technology open the door for demand-side response?
There is increasing interest in participating in grid balancing services (demand-side response) according to Yuasa’s Stephen Wheeler. Speaking at Data Centre World, he commented that, by making premises autonomous, at certain times, it is possible to “relieve the pressure on the grid.” Traditional Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) technology Read more…
Data Centre World: The key technology trends for 2019 that could improve resilience
Some key technology trends are emerging for 2019 that could mitigate the risk of outages, improve efficiency and help generate revenue. Speaking at Data Centre World, Alex Metcalfe, from Socomec, commented that data centres are increasingly moving to lithium-ion batteries and this has the potential to offer significant benefits that Read more…
Energy storage at the forefront of DSR change
Powerstar CEO Alex Mardapittas discusses how demand-side response through energy storage is set to develop as the energy transition progresses An effective way of participating in demand-side response is through investment in leading-edge battery energy storage technology. An energy storage asset, when connected to the grid, can manage demand through Read more…
Data Centre World: can innovative design drive down energy usage?
Data centres are challenging public perceptions of the industry, by taking innovative approaches to maximising energy efficiency and sustainability. Pressure from government regulations, customer requirements, investors and other stakeholders is driving the industry towards effective design and utilisation of technical space within the facility. In particular, developments such as free Read more…
Data Centre World: digital transformation and why we need to rethink resilience
Resilience at the Edge must be made a priority, as data centres move away from traditional, centralised models. However, there will be significant challenges ahead, according to Schneider Electric’s Jim Simonelli, Senior Vice President (SVP) Emerging Businesses. During a session held at the Data Centres of The Future Theatre, at Read more…
AEG supplies power conversion for MiRIS pilot project
A power conversion system (Convert SC Flex and transformer) has been supplied by AEG Power Solutions to CMI Energy’s MiRIS project. MiRIS is an ambitious photovoltaic pilot plant combined with energy storage. The installation consists of 6,500 solar panels, (with a peak production capacity of 2 MWp), combined with battery energy Read more…
First European data centres announced as ‘OCP-Ready’
Best practice open source design principles are being rolled out across the data centre sector, as part of a hyperscale inspired initiative aimed at saving energy and reducing costs. Louise Frampton reports. In 2011, Facebook shared its designs with the public and, along with Intel and Rackspace, Goldman Sachs and Read more…
Centiel and G4S to provide critical power protection for Channel Islands’ UPS installations
Centiel, has teamed-up with G4S Facilities Management to provide critical power protection services for clients based on the Channel Islands. With Centiel’s 4th generation, three-phase, modular UPS system now successfully deployed in two data centres on Guernsey, G4S Facilities Management’s engineering staff are undergoing extensive technical training to be able Read more…
Rolls Royce diesel generators to supply back-up power to Hinkley Point C
Rolls Royce is supplying multiple MTU diesel generators to provide back-up power to the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C in Somerset. Rolls-Royce is using its broad in-house capability to deliver four generator sets; all instrumentation and controls; and full systems integration. This contract sits alongside another for the Read more…
Distributed energy market opens up opportunities for mission critical sites
The falling cost of distributed energy technologies is opening up opportunities for hospitals and industrial sites to make a major impact on emissions reductions. A report by Centrica shows that new energy technology could meet more than half of the 20% carbon reduction target by 2030 for the healthcare, industry and Read more…
Powering the data centre in the era of 5G and the Edge
What are data centres going to look like in the future and what will this mean in terms of power? Riello’s Leo Craig recently addressed some of the industry’s key questions at Data Centre World, held at London’s Excel. Speaking to MCP in an exclusive interview, he pointed out that Read more…
Going green in the emerald Isle
Lex Coors, Interxion’s Chief Data Centre Technology & Engineering Officer, believes that data centres can make positive environmental contributions through technological breakthroughs in energy efficiency, while attracting new business in the process Demonstrating green practices can be a notable business differentiator for service providers looking to sell services to the Read more…
Schneider Electric unveils new modular UPS solution at DCW
Schneider Electric has announced the expansion of its high efficiency UPS range, at Data Centre World, with the introduction of the Galaxy VS – a modular 10-100 kW system, designed to meet the critical power requirements of IT, commercial, and industrial facilities. With its compact and flexible design, the Galaxy VS addresses Read more…
Kao Data campus achieves multiple ISO certifications for London Data Centres
Kao Data has announced it has attained International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) Accreditation across the four key standards to engage stakeholders throughout all aspects of data centre management and operations; ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and ISO 45001 with zero non-conformities. Paul Finch, COO at Kao Data said: “With Read more…
Wasabi opens data centre in Amsterdam
Wasabi has announced the opening of its first European data centre based in Amsterdam. The new data centre will accommodate Wasabi’s accelerating growth in the EU region, bringing affordable, fast, enterprise class cloud storage closer to the company’s European customer base. Richard Czech, Director, EMEA Sales at Wasabi commented: “IDC predicts Read more…
Schneider Electric to unveil latest EcoStruxure ready innovations at Data Centre World
Schneider Electric has announced it will be showcasing two new EcoStruxure Ready physical infrastructure solutions at Data Centre World London 2019. The first to be launched during the show is an innovative new UPS solution for small data centre and edge computing environments, enabling customers to increase resilience, drive energy efficiency and Read more…
Fläkt Group to offer a glimpse of inner workings of cooling at Data Centre World
Fläkt Group will demonstrate two of their data centre cooling solutions via special exhibition units, enabling visitors to see its Adia-DENCO and Multi-DENCO F-version products in action at DCW at ExCel, London on the 12th and 13th of March 2019 (stand D1030). The product demonstrations form part of a programme Read more…
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