Data Center Sustainability Series: Every watt counts.

To design a sustainable data center, let’s start with the basics. We’ll cover the major building blocks of the electrical infrastructure, and how the evolution of common topologies has improved the overall system sustainability. Learn considerations in striking the strategic balance of sustainability and availability of a critical power system.  

Speakers:

• Dave Sterlace, Global Head of Technology, Data Center Solutions, ABB
• Ciarán Flanagan, Head of Global Data Center Solutions, ABB 

Date: April 22, 2020; 9:00 and 18:00 CET

With demand for data centers growing at an unprecedented rate, data center operators are under pressures to keep up with demand in a timely, but environmentally responsible way. This webinar will highlight technologies you can leverage to lower your footprint, like the industry's most efficient UPS system and eco-efficient Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS).   

Speakers: 

• Christiane Mueller, Head of Product Marketing, Gas-insulated Medium Voltage Switchgear, ABB
• Diana Garcia, Global Product Manager, Mid – High power UPS, ABB

Date: May 6, 2020; 9:00 and 18:00 CET 

Most data center companies have carbon neutral missions and have been deploying initiatives to lower their carbon footprint for years. Many are matching their energy usage with renewable PPA’s, others are focusing on innovative cooling strategies, but are microgrids the answer to truly carbon neutral data center operations? Microgrids enable integration of multiple sources of power, from utility power and gensets to on site renewables and fuel cell technology. On top of providing secure and stable power, microgrids can generate new revenues by allowing data center owners to participate in the energy market. This panel discussion will feature experts in the theory of microgrid technology and system design principles to explore the benefits of a data center as a microgrid.   

Speakers:

• Gary Rackliffe, VP Market Development & Innovation, Power Grids, ABB

• John Glassmire, Senior Advisor, Grid Edge Solutions, ABB

• Dario Cicio, Global Marketing & Sales Manager, Grid Edge Solutions, ABB

• Danny Lyonette, Industry Network Leader, Grid Automation, ABB

Date: May 20, 2020; 9:00 and 18:00 CET

You can’t truly optimize the efficiency of your data center without a holistic view of the system. Digital Data Center Operations (DDO) and Data Center Automation (DCA) enable you to identify inefficient power consumption, monitor and optimize water usage, and manage reporting to track progress and compliance. 

Speakers:

• Arto Lind, Data Center Automation, ABB  

• Rich Ungar, Data Center Automation, ABB  

Date: June 3, 2020; 9:00 and 18:00 CET