What Stands In The Way Of The Net-Zero Data Center?
DataCenter Knowledge, Thursday, May 9th, 2024
Data center operators and industry insiders explore the challenges and opportunities on the path to a net-zero data center.
Sustainability in the data center industry has steadily grown in importance over the last few years. For those in the trenches, though, there are plenty of constraints to be addressed on the journey to net zero. While there are plenty of barriers, there are also opportunities. And the unprecedented demand for AI has given fresh impetus to the need for sustainability programs.
Sustainability impacts the entire data center lifecycle: design, construction, procurement, operations, maintenance, and retirement of equipment and facilities. For some, the sheer extent of it can be overwhelming. So, what steps should existing data centers take now? How can they make steady progress toward becoming a net-zero data center? And what factors should t