Datacentres

Datacentres represent an energy intensive industry, accounting for approximately 1.5% - 3%  of electricity demand in the UK. There are over 400 such facilities across the country, which are the backbone of an internet economy that contributes to over 16% of domestic output, 10% of employment and 24% of total UK exports. Research from the National Grid indicates an expected growth of 70% in demand for data centres by 2050, which would lead to a similar increase in the demand for energy and cooling.  

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TICR Talk Webinar Recording

This TICR Talk with project experts focused on datacentres, understanding the emissions profile for the sector" and initial findings from some site investigations carried out. We are joined by the DataCentre Alliance to discuss findings so far. Watch the recording of the TICR Talk here on youtube

https://youtu.be/UTcxnwgmzFI?si=Ie60eYrKQBoVggGP

2023 Best Practice Guidelines for the EU Code of Conduct on Data Centre Energy Efficiency

This is the annual revision of the Best Practice Guidelines for the EU Code of Conduct on Data Centre Energy Efficiency update for the latest technological developments to be implemented by data centres participating in the EU Code of Conduct on Data Centre Energy Efficiency.