Supporting sustainable progress for a new data centre
Client: A new Data Centre
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Sectors: Data centres
The challenge
Bridge the power gap with a reliable, sustainable solution
Our client was contracted to design and develop a new data centre in the capital of Ireland, Dublin. With no possible grid connection and a shortage of available power until their own gas turbines became fully functional, they challenged us to bridge the power gap. Our solution would have to be powerful to enable ongoing progress and flexible to fit into the available space.
There was also an added challenge. Ireland had adopted the European Union’s Energy Efficiency Directive, introducing a requirement to report on the energy performance and sustainability of data centres. By 2031, it is estimated that 28% of all Ireland’s electricity demand will come from data centres and other new large energy users. Our solution would have to be sustainable, satisfying a very strict emissions-compliant permit.
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The solution
Turning to Greener Upgrades and the latest Stage V generators
Our team have vast experience working with the data centre sector around the world and initiated a full engineering design process to identify a range of solutions.
Stringent permit conditions meant sustainability was a big factor. After discussions, we agreed to implement a Greener Upgrade. Our 20MW Stage V generator package could reduce emissions, save fuel costs and support the client until their own gas turbines became functional and could power the facility.
Our solution consisted of 24 x 1MW generators providing 20MVA of power at 20KV. To meet the customer’s requirements and work within the available space, we proposed a staggered delivery of 10MVA initially in May and then a further 10MVA in October.
Thanks to their modular design, the generators could be deployed to meet the demand of the clients ramp rate, reducing costs with minimal disruption.
The result
Reliable, greener power to meet stringent sustainability permit
By choosing a Greener Upgrade and using the cleanest Stage V generators, we enabled our client to:
- Bridge the energy gap and power ongoing progress
- Fulfil their contract obligations
- Avoid costly delays and non-compliance penalties
- Save an impressive 2,107 tonnes of carbon
- Become emissions-compliant to meet the stringent permit standards
- Reduce fuel usage to save money, resulting in fuel savings £1,000,000 plus