Erik Rylander
Favouring an approach which establishes trusting and long-lasting connections with partners and suppliers , the collaboration with heat pump supplier Carrier is an example of co-operation morphing into enduring synergy . “ Carrier has been an important partner to the heat recovery concept ,” explains Rylander . “ From an early point , it showed a strong commitment and belief in the idea ; Carrier also believes that heat recovery will become increasingly important .” Stating that the company actually adjusted its product portfolio to fit the heat recovery concept , Rylander affirms that Carrier put its trust in heat recovery and took a chance to help it succeed . “ Without them , we wouldn ’ t have been able to get as far as we have ,” he says .
Success might be inevitable for the SDP initiative , as it ties in with a growing global movement : the circular economy . Seeking to eliminate ‘ one use ’ methodologies in business , circular economic ideas revolve around the principle of minimising ‘ inputs ’ and 149
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Erik Rylander
Erik Rylander , MSc . Royal Institute of Technology , Stockholm , Sweden , is the head of Stockholm Data Parks at Stockholm Exergy ( former Fortum Värme ). Mr . Rylander has a long career within Fortum in different managerial positions . In recent years he has played a leading role in the development and deployment of Stockholm Exergi ’ s business model that allow data centers to turn costs for cooling into revenue from recovered heat . www . energydigital . com