Arizona Data Center Power and Cooling Problems (SlideShare)

Arizona Data Centers’ Power and Cooling Problems

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Arizona has certain advantages that set it apart from other colocation centers,


like strong network connections to the West Coast, enhanced disaster recovery, and lower occurrences of natural disasters


However, when it comes to colocation, the region has had difficulties with power and cooling


Free Cooling?


These massive storage spaces require more power to run the equipment and to keep them cool


Data centers in the area have been innovative to tackle this issue by


installing huge rooftop solar panels to make the most of the sunlight


Efficiency Hacks


Here are some other methods used by colocation centers to increase efficiency:


• Low-power LED lighting


• Ultrasonic humidifiers (climate control)


• Highly efficient computer room air handlers (CRAHs) plus fans


• Highly efficient chillers


• Perimeter flooring (recycled car tires)


State Government Tax Incentives


When the state first introduced a 10-year tax break in 2013,


27 tenants with 12 data center operators took advantage of it


The new rules will be an addition to the tax abatement of 2013


Solar Farms and Wind Farms


Under the new rules, there could be a possible investment of $2 billion with the construction of solar farms in the area


However, this will not be the only source of power as data centers will require reliable and sustainable power sources


Combined Heat and Power Plants (CHPs)


CHPs basically take in natural gas and convert it into energy


When they’re paired with absorption chillers, CHPs can deliver as much chilled water as needed by a data center


Further, CHPs also can serve as redundancy if there’s a failure in the utility feed


All these measures in turn will lower the overall footprint of greenhouse gas


This is not the case for facilities on conventional utility company power


Sure there might be cooling and power issues in 115 degrees of sweltering heat,


but Arizona data centers have adapted and solved these problems


What power and cooling innovations most entice you?


What else should data centers in Arizona consider?


Let us know your input in the Comments below


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Arizona Data Center Power and Cooling Problems (SlideShare)