Going Off the Grid: Solutions for Data Center Power Demands

Demands for data – driven by artificial intelligence and digital services – are causing major shifts in how data centers operate. Energy needs are also rising at the same time, prompting operators to explore alternatives to the traditional power grid. 

This Facilities in Focus video features Sean Farney, executive director of data center strategy and innovation at JLL, talking about the alternatives data center owner operators are looking to for powering their facilities. These include self-generated power, natural gas systems and small modular reactors (SMRs). There’s also an emerging trend of reusing older properties for smaller, decentralized data centers located closer to users that operators are considering. 

Key Takeaways:  

• The growing demands for data are fueling the need for reliable energy. 0:23 
• Self-generation as a potential model. 2:04 
• Small modular reactors as an emerging solution. 3:14 
• Adaptive reuse of older properties for smaller scale data centers. 4:21 

Other Videos to Check Out:  

• 3 Major Threats to Data Center Operations 
• How Smart Restrooms Make Facilities More Efficient 

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