Germany Wants to Reuse Data Centers’ Heat. No One Is Buying It
- New efficiency law will force operators to reuse waste heat
- Critics say district heating not laid out to absorb emissions
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Germany wants to force its power-hungry data centers to harness excess heat for warming residential homes — an effort which the industry warns is likely to fall flat.
The country has become one of the largest global hubs for data centers thanks to its clear data protection and security laws. Politicians are now trying to re-purpose some of their controversial excess heat to improve efficiency in light of the energy crisis.