Power and Cooling

There’s a sensible-sounding argument that dynamic power demands on data centers’ compute racks, require dynamic cooling systems. But cooling has been, and perhaps always will be, a factor of space.

The Barcelona-based startup’s container submerges servers in dielectric fluid, enabling 800kW of IT load in a 40-foot-long box.

It’s even bigger than that time its researchers sunk a submarine-like data center in the ocean.

A large-scale battery plant at its Belgium data center will provide backup power and help balance the grid.

While all options are still on the table, ideas for tougher measures have been put on the back burner.