This overlooked piece of data center tech could be the key to protecting energy grids from disruptionResearchers have found that data centers' unused batteries could be re-purposed to support the grid and assist the switch to renewable energy.September 1, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Data Centers
Microsoft is building a new data center region as cloud demand rocketsThe Redmond giant has announced plans to build more data centers, and also office space and a shiny new campus, in Georgia.February 12, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Data Centers
Data centers want to be a lot greener. One big problem is holding them backTechnology companies have set ambitious goals for themselves, but more needs to be done if they are to make good on their promises.January 25, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Data Centers
Google promises to expand its data centers, not its carbon footprintAs new facilities open in Europe, the company has renewed its commitment to a carbon-free future.December 15, 2020 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Data Centers
Microsoft is opening this 'advanced and sustainable' datacenter region next yearThe cloud provider is expanding its European footprint, in line with its commitments to the environment.November 25, 2020 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Data Centers
'We built two data centers in the middle of the pandemic'The IT team on the Isle of Guernsey had to build two data centers by the month of July. They didn't let a global pandemic get in the way.September 18, 2020 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Data Centers
Your likes are getting greener: Facebook aims at net-zero emissions by 2030The social media giant has announced new sustainability goals and a Climate Science Information Center.September 15, 2020 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Data Centers
Facebook is recycling heat from its data centers to warm up these homesAs it publishes its first sustainability report, Facebook showcased a new heat-recovery system in one of its data centers in Denmark.July 8, 2020 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Data Centers
'We're going into a tough period': For data center workers, the crisis is not overData centers have supported the digital economy throughout the coronavirus pandemic, but their job doesn't end with the crisis.June 25, 2020 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Data Centers
Green tech: Google shifts data center workloads to follow the sun - and the windThe Search giant unveiled a new platform that intelligently matches data center workloads to low-carbon sources of energy every day.April 23, 2020 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet in Data Centers