Data Centre Industry Update – 20th January

Globally, we are seeing a surge in data centre activity. This surge is largely brought about by remote working as a result of COVID-19. This is a turning point for work-management structures and the industry as a whole.

This seismic growth in online activity has created jobs in tech, engineering, construction and more as a result. The previous update included Amazon’s South Dublin heating scheme, Microsoft’s Danish sustainability plans and more.

Here are this edition’s updates:

Data Centre Industry Update – 20th January 2021

Echelon plans to bring a renewable energy-based campus to Dublin, that will integrate green power generation through wind power.
A recent BCS Report suggests a return to Pre-COVID levels of confidence regarding future demand for data centres.
Google’s California Data Facility will be using Varazdin solar panels in their effort for carbon-free solutions.
The ASIC has signed a four-year deal with Canberra Data Centres, to the value of AUS$4.2 million.
Chindata of Beijing has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, thirty years ahead of China’s national targets.