A microgrid is a system that provides local generation and can operate as a single controllable entity working in parallel with the utility grid or in island mode, where it disconnects from the grid and operates under its own power.
Battery energy storage and commercial solar drive mission critical facility interest
July 13, 2020
The company expands staff to support the rapidly growing interest by mission critical facilities to reduce operational costs by embracing alternative energy resources and battery-based energy storage systems.
Exploration seeks to accelerate Singapore’s journey toward a more sustainable energy future
June 22, 2020
Together, the parties will study how a hydrogen-powered tri-generation plant-supported data center can meet the expanding needs of the digital economy in a safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly manner.
Highlights include renewable energy, green buildings, and diversity
June 22, 2020
In addition to publication of its 2019 ESG report, Digital Realty announced its commitment earlier this year to the Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
The Host in Ireland Quarterly Report shows the carbon impact of data centers to level off at 2.2% of Ireland’s total emissions by 2025 despite strong growth in data center capacity
June 1, 2020
A new report from Host in Ireland, in association with Bitpower, projects that due to the decarbonization of the electricity grid and renewable first purchasing policies of the Irish data center industry, data center CO2 will level off at about 2.2% of Ireland’s total emissions by 2025.
Technological advances have resulted in a shift from centralized, inflexible power sources running on a unidirectional grid toward decentralized smart grids and microgrids.
Company partners with Citi to supply renewable energy for Texas portfolio
April 29, 2020
Digital Realty announced a new seven-and-a-half-year power and renewable energy credit agreement with Citi to supply clean, renewable energy for its portfolio of data centers in the Dallas region.
Companies looking to improve their sustainability while continuing to protect their power systems against risk are beginning to incorporate renewable energy into their distributed energy power systems.