F E A T U R E
HOW HARNESSING DASHBOARDS
FOR SMARTER ENERGY USE ILLUMINATES THE PATH TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Not all innovations lead to new products , instead , they can represent fresh approaches , improved processes or enhanced solutions . Kate Baker , Connected Lighting Manager at Ansell Lighting , highlights the benefits and impact that smart lighting can have , alongside the integration of light management tools to align with an efficient energy strategy . t the heart of a
A data centre is its modus operandi to maintain and sustain access to power and connectivity 100 % of the time . With energy consumption from data centres predicted to rise by 30 % over the next two years , organisations must focus on finding ways to optimise electricity use to meet net zero targets and reduce operational costs .
As significant users of power and electricity , data centres face constant challenges around energy efficiency , operational costs and sustainability . To stay competitive and meet industry standards , they must operate at peak performance whilst carefully managing their Power Usage Effectiveness ( PUE ) metrics .
The drive for net zero is also becoming increasingly prevalent in both building regulations and government-led initiatives as data centres , alongside other organisations are called upon to ensure that their buildings use no more fuel and power than is reasonable .
Indeed , the International Energy Association ( IEA ) says that for net zero goals to be achieved , data centres and networks must cut carbon emissions in half by 2030 . A difficult task , particularly when you consider the IEA also predicts electricity consumption to rise by 30 % in data centres by 2026 , due to on-going growth and expansion .
With stark figures such as these , the onus is on data centres to monitor and analyse their energy use , finding areas where savings can be made so that they can deliver their services as proficiently
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