UTILITIES
hungry beasts into energy-efficient powerhouses thanks to clever heat reuse technology .
By capturing excess heat generated from data centre cooling processes , atNorth recycles it to provide heating for local communities and agricultural applications . This approach not only improves energy efficiency but also aligns with the circular economy principles that are widely accepted in the Nordic region . By incorporating heat reuse into all new data centres and retrofitting older ones , atNorth ensures that its operations remain environmentally responsible and contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions .
“ Our data centres are located throughout the Nordic region , which benefits from a cool and consistent climate and an abundant range of low carbon and renewable energy sources , such as hydro , solar , geothermal and wind power ,” Erling Guðmundsson , Chief Operating Officer at atNorth , explains .
“ Data centres are an integral part of society in the Nordics and this means that the concept of heat reuse is widely accepted and encouraged as part of the region ’ s circular economy principles – many energy providers are open to this process .
“ The ability to recycle waste heat from the data centre cooling process not only makes our data centre sites highly energy efficient but also enables clients to decarbonise their digital Infrastructure .”
Fabian echoes this sentiment , adding : “ This is all about collaboration .
“ Data centres are an integral part of society in the Nordics and this means that the concept of heat reuse is widely accepted and encouraged ”
ERLING GUÐMUNDSSON COO , ATNORTH
We ’ ll always need outstanding relationships with those who make our products – we used to have quite transactional relationships , but we want to move to long-term relationships .
“ We want to move to co-investments , we want to move to co-branding . We need , of course , phenomenal collaboration with regulators . Collaboration is the name of the game .” Fabian agrees that being part of the wider decarbonisation ecosystem is not only for the benefit of all businesses and operations but also the planet at large .
“ We believe the world needs different responses to the energy system ,” he adds . “ The notion of being different and to seek out the next level of differentiation is a very important thing .”
158 October 2024