DIGITAL EDGE
“ With GHG emissions , every little thing helps ,” Park adds . “ We have to look at every detail that will make our carbon footprint smaller and smaller .
“ At some sites we ’ ve worked with vendors that provide data centre piping made from recyclable plastic , which has a lower carbon footprint than the metal alternative .”
Resource management , meanwhile , is centred on maximising energy efficiency , achieved via methods such as the aforementioned use of innovative cooling technology to significantly reduce annual power usage .
Finally , Digital Edge considers the full lifecycle of any data centre development and prioritises circular economy principles .
The NARRA1 facility in Manila , for example , is located on a brownfield site that reused 100 % of the building envelope , while recycled materials were used for construction wherever possible .
Partnerships propel Digital Edge forward Digital Edge is fortunate in that it can count on a host of key partners to help turn vision into reality .
Eaton , Eetarp , Stulz , Kohler , Cummins , Caterpillar , Schneider Electric and Nortek are just a handful of those cited by Park as being crucial to facilitating innovation and ensuring operations run smoothly .
Park estimates that electrical equipment makes up around 30 % of each data centre project for Digital Edge . As one of the world ’ s largest suppliers of such materials , Eaton provides Digital Edge with transformers , distribution boards , breakers and beyond , while consistently supporting the business when tight schedules come into view .
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