John Christensen on LinkedIn: To stem the tide of transmission lines, Turner calls for on-site power… (2024)

🔋 Empowering Data Centers with Sustainable Solutions 🌞In light of recent discussions, like the insightful article on Loudoun County's changing energy landscape, it's clear that the future of data center energy is at a pivotal crossroads. Supervisor Turner's push for on-site power generation marks a significant shift from traditional reliance on sprawling transmission lines to localized, efficient energy solutions.At Mountain View Energy Management Systems, we specialize in battery storage and have a deep understanding of data center energy profiles. Our expertise uniquely positions us to support data centers in transitioning to sustainable, on-site power generation.Reflecting on Turner's Vision:Battery Storage Solutions: As the article suggests, while small modular reactors (SMRs) show promise, they are still in nascent stages and will take time to integrate effectively into Northern Virginia’s energy mix. Meanwhile, our advanced battery storage solutions are ready to fill the gap, providing reliable and scalable power.Public Scrutiny & Education: Data centers are under intense public scrutiny, and introducing SMRs will require extensive public education and acceptance. We at Mountain View Energy are committed to bridging this gap. Our mission is to educate and support our clients and the community, ensuring a smooth and informed transition to clean energy.Our Role in the Clean Energy Transition:- We provide tailored solutions that address immediate and future energy needs.- Our team is dedicated to educating stakeholders on the benefits and implementation of sustainable energy systems.- We advocate for smart, community-friendly energy policies that align with environmental goals.The clean energy transition is not just about technology; it's about people, communities, and the environment. Let's work together to make it happen in a way that benefits everyone.🔗 https://lnkd.in/eVeK773k#CleanEnergy #DataCenters #BatteryStorage #SustainableEnergy #CommunityFirst #MountainViewEnergyManagementSystems

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🚀 Supervisor Turner of Loudoun County Push for Micro-Grid Solutions for On-Site Power Generation 🌱Loudoun County, the world’s data center capital, is experiencing an unprecedented surge in power demand. Home to 181 data centers, Eastern Loudoun County's need for electricity has skyrocketed by 340% in just five years, from 1 GW in 2018 to a forecasted 3.4 GW in 2023. If this trend continues, we could be looking at a demand of 11.56 GW by 2028.To address this challenge, Supervisor Turner is calling for micro-grid solutions for on-site power generation. These solutions could provide sustainable, reliable energy, reducing the strain on our grid and supporting our tech-driven growth.#DataCenters #EnergySolutions #Sustainability #LoudounCounty #Innovation

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A fascinating article in Assured Intelligence about Data Centres and the power needed to keep us all online. Noel Powell comments on some of the innovative solutions we are using to tackle a growing challenge.View the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eFuVrSQD #SSEEnergySolutions#SSEWholeSystemThinking#SSEDistributedEnergy#DecarbonisingTransport#DecarbonisingHeat#DecarbonisingPower#DecarbonisingEnergy#Decarbonisation#NetZero#Data#Energy

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A modern economy needs data centers, but not inefficient ones. Many people assume that #datacenters rely entirely on modern technology; this is surprisingly not the case. Over 80 percent of digital information in data centers still resides on spinning mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs). This 70 year old, energy-intensive technology requires enormous amounts of power, cooling, and space and fails more often than modern #Flash technologies currently available. Read my latest op-ed on why I believe we need to establish #energyefficiency standards for data center performance.https://lnkd.in/eKxERv-G

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Well said Charles Giancarlo - "Most people assume that data centers are entirely based on modern technology. However, in 2024, over 80 percent of digital information still sits in data centers on spinning mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs).This energy-intensive technology, celebrating its septuagenarian anniversary, requires enormous amounts of power, cooling, and space andfails more oftenthan currently available technology... We must demand more efficient data centers or else their continued growth will place an unsustainable strain on energy resources, impact new home building, and increase both carbon emissions and California residents’ cost of electricity." #sustainability #energy #AI #electricity

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Outstanding #thoughtleadership by our #ceo Charles Giancarlo has shown in this OP-ED article. Quite the Interesting topic right now based on what appears to be the insatiable appetite for energy hungry AI use cases. Pure Storage is the best positioned to assist you meet not only the future of your energy consumption and what will almost inevitably by the constraints that you will have but also making the data more accessible now and in the future. Just ask one our Pure Storage , Portworx by Pure Storage or Pure Partners about how we create the outcome to solve your critical issues.

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Existing data centre designs are stuck in the past, but that can change with the right support and expertise. In this blog, we breakdown how #ARP is becoming the ultimate #power supply for #datacentres as many strive for #sustainability. Read here:

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The growth of data centers is raising important questions about energy usage and sustainability, as highlighted in this recent Business Insider article. As a leader in data center liquid cooling, Chilldyne knows that striking the right balance between powering these mission-critical facilities and reducing environmental impact is crucial.While some claim there are better sustainable alternatives, we have yet to see a compelling case that any other existing technology can match the effectiveness of liquid cooling in high-density data centers. With processor power densities continuing to climb, traditional air cooling simply cannot remove enough heat to maintain safe operating temperatures efficiently.Liquid cooling is proven to reduce a data center's energy consumption and enables the highest server densities safely, meaning more compute capacity per square foot in data halls. And our use of modular, standardized designs makes our solutions scalable and flexible.As demand for data center capacity rises, we need the most energy-efficient cooling solutions possible. We welcome discussions across the industry on how to meet growth sustainably. But the facts show that liquid cooling remains unparalleled in enabling greener, higher-density data centers today and into the future. We stand ready to partner with utilities and data center operators to drive efficiency and reduce environmental impact through liquid cooling adoption.Article link: https://lnkd.in/guYG6gkS#LeakFree #LiquidCooling #DTC #DLC #DataCenters #HPC

US power markets are facing a new era of growth! Demand from data centers and AI is surging, leading to the need for $50 billion in additional investment in power generation. Are regional grids ready for the challenge? #PowerGeneration #EnergyInvestment #DataCenters 🌐💡https://hubs.ly/Q02yTBfz0

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US power markets are facing a new era of growth! Demand from data centers and AI is surging, leading to the need for $50 billion in additional investment in power generation. Are regional grids ready for the challenge? #PowerGeneration #EnergyInvestment #DataCenters 🌐💡https://hubs.ly/Q02yTdLl0