Flexible Power Accelerates Data-Center Projects, Princeton Says
Lowering costs are a key issue because data-center projects have driven up power bills in some parts of the US.
Photographer: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty ImagesBig data centers equipped to supply their own power during heatwaves and other emergencies can begin operations much more quickly than those reliant solely on traditional utility hookups, according to a new study.
Installing onsite natural gas turbines, solar panels or batteries means data centers can achieve a speedier connection to the grid because they will represent less of a demand stress when electricity is tight, according to a study Princeton University’s ZERO Lab carried out in conjunction with energy software firms Camus Energy and encoord.