As the world trends toward a more sustainable future, data center operators need to find ways to make their facilities more environmentally friendly while still meeting the growing demand for data. This is no easy task — data demands require new IT equipment, which runs hotter than legacy technology, leading to increased cooling demands.
Research estimates that today’s data centers account for approximately 1% of electricity use worldwide. With the demand for new data centers only rising, many data center managers are looking for ways to implement sustainability initiatives into their growth strategies.