Equinix sets energy-saving best practices for data centers 

Equinix Inc. sets energy-saving best practices for data centers in Hong Kong that aims to stabilise the hall environment, improve cooling conditions, lower operating costs and minimise air conditioning (AC) energy wastage.

Collaboration

CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) conducted an energy analysis to verify the effectiveness of the project.  

Interim managing director of Hong Kong at Equinix, Max Parry, affirmed their commitment to sustainability goals. “We believe that collaborating with like-minded institutions will help us collectively grow the data center industry responsibly and reduce our environmental impact.”

Prof. Christopher Chao, vice president (Research and Innovation) at PolyU, said, “This project exemplifies the positive impact that collaboration between academic institutions, industry leaders, and power companies can have on shaping a more sustainable future for Hong Kong and beyond.”

Project results

Projections revealed improvements in the air temperature uniformity (21.3%) and differential pressure (2.7%) in the data hall. Energy consumption decreased by 29.3% in the air conditioning units of the computer room. 

CLP Power director of Customer Success and Sales Dr. Anthony Lo said that the project set an example for the data center industry on energy saving.

“This is the first study result released under the program. Apart from data centers, CLP Power is also conducting in-depth energy analysis for various industries, such as hospitals, shopping malls, and food manufacturing plants, and encouraging them to apply innovative technologies to enhance energy saving and carbon reduction.”