WIND POWER
Renewable energy is an ever-evolving area of energy production , with more investment and backing getting behind it as a clean alternative to traditional fossil fuel-based energy sources . This has been further propelled by the equally pressing concerns for environmental sustainability and the long-term impacts of carbon emissions , as wind power presents a viable solution for meeting energy demands while mitigating environmental harm .
Data from the International Energy Agency ( IEA ) says the amount of electricity generated by wind increased by 265TWh in 2022 , up 14 %, which is also the second largest growth of all power generation technologies . This is solidified by wind ’ s long-standing position as the leading non-hydro renewable technology , generating more than 2,100TWh in 2022 – more than all other forms combined .
The benefits of wind power are being realised across numerous industries , including the energy space and data centre areas , due to the need to address climate change and meet sustainability goals .
The winds of change As a leading data centre company VIRTUS takes sustainability seriously , ensuring growth and development in digitisation by supplying modern , AI ready , scalable data centres is done so with the
“Wind power is only one of many renewable energy sources that we use to power our data centres ”
MICHAEL DADA , MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR GERMANY , VIRTUS DATA CENTRES
environment in mind . The first provider to commit to using 100 % carbon-zero energy and powering its sites solely with truly renewable energy from wind , solar and tidal sources since 2012 , VIRTUS saves around 45 million tonnes of CO2 annually , enough to fill Wembley stadium five times over .
Its Wustermark Data Centre Campus , currently under construction on the outskirts of Berlin and set to be operational by 2026 , is a testament to VIRTUS renewable energy commitment , specifically wind , scaling green power in close proximity to the site . It is surrounded by wind farms feeding directly to the substation adjacent
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