Mechanical generators have long had a place in data centers as the mainstay of power continuity and reliability, but their reliance on fossil fuels makes them harmful to the environment, a problem that is particularly pertinent during the climate crisis.
This supplement covers the ways we can successfully reduce their role in the data center industry.
Unmissable articles include:
- Building better batteries
As data centers evolve, their backup options are changing - Plant power
Weaning generators off diesel and onto vegetable-based oil - A problem of density
How to support racks that go past 200kW - Picking the right data center battery