Digital Realty, the world’s largest data center provider, has been awarded for its sustainable environmental practices. The company won the SBR Technology Excellence Awards 2024 in the Data Centre – Data Centre category for its innovative cooling tower project in Singapore. The project, supported by PUB Singapore, uses DCI electrolysis technology to transform water treatment processes, reducing water wastage and scaling buildup. This achievement demonstrates Digital Realty’s commitment to a greener future in the data center industry.
By embracing DCI electrolysis technology, Digital Realty has departed from these conventional methods, eliminating chemical treatment and substantially reducing water and energy consumption. This technology not only prevents scaling but also actively removes existing scale deposits, thereby enhancing the efficiency of cooling systems.
Implementing Digital Realty’s innovative water treatment solution has yielded remarkable outcomes, greatly boosting sustainability and efficiency within its operations. The project has tripled the reuse rate of cooling tower water, resulting in monthly savings of 1.24 million liters. Additionally, there has been a 60% reduction in blow-down water, leading to a monthly conservation of 650,000 litres.
This initiative has surpassed PUB Singapore’s benchmarks, achieving an impressive Water Usage Efficiency (WUE) rating of 1.99 and establishing a new industry standard. Furthermore, the enhanced heat transfer efficiency has translated into significant energy savings, contributing to reduced Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and operational costs, highlighting Digital Realty’s dedication to sustainability and innovation in data center management.
This project underscores Digital Realty’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and responsible resource management. It demonstrates the company’s proactive approach to addressing climate change challenges and its determination to propel the data center industry toward more sustainable practices. By sharing best practices and advocating for the adoption of similar technologies, Digital Realty is enhancing its operations and catalyzing a broader shift toward sustainability in data centers worldwide.
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