Eurowind, Edora Launch Green Data Centers in Denmark

• Revolutionizing IT: Eurowind and Edora's Jutland hybrid park powers data centers with wind, solar, and battery, optimizing green energy for AI and cloud services.

Danish renewables developer Eurowind Energy A/S and local IT company Edora plan to build decentralized data centers within a hybrid energy park in Jutland, Denmark. The centers will be powered by wind, solar, and battery storage, aiming to reduce energy loss and costs by situating them where electricity is generated. The first data center will feature three 3.6 MW wind turbines, 8 MW of solar panels, and a 10.8-MW/43.2-MWh battery system, supporting Enterprise AI, Edora Cloud, and Managed IT services, and will be open to other operators.

Aalborg University is collaborating on the project to provide algorithms for optimizing energy use between data centers. Professor Jakob Stoustrup emphasized the importance of locating and operating data centers to maximize green energy utilization, especially given the growth in IT and AI sectors. This initiative addresses the increasing energy demands of data centers by integrating them with renewable energy sources, promoting sustainable development in the IT industry.

How will Eurowind and Edora's hybrid energy park optimize data center energy use?

• Integration of renewable energy sources directly with data centers reduces transmission losses and enhances energy efficiency.
• The use of wind, solar, and battery storage ensures a stable and continuous power supply, even during periods of low renewable generation.
• Locating data centers within the energy park minimizes the distance electricity needs to travel, reducing energy loss and associated costs.
• Algorithms developed by Aalborg University will optimize the distribution and use of energy, ensuring that data centers operate primarily on renewable energy.
• The hybrid energy park setup allows for real-time energy management, adjusting to fluctuations in energy production and demand.
• By supporting Enterprise AI and cloud services, the data centers can dynamically allocate resources, optimizing energy use based on current workloads.
• The project sets a precedent for sustainable data center operations, aligning with global trends towards reducing carbon footprints in the IT sector.
• Collaboration with academic institutions ensures continuous improvement and innovation in energy optimization strategies.
• The initiative supports the growing energy demands of the IT and AI sectors while promoting the use of clean energy sources.