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dimensional, emissions-centric only, as data centres are a complex power and thermal management ecosystem,” Piotr shares.“ For example, countries that benefit from the frequent sun exposure, like the south of Europe, suffer from significantly higher ambient temperature profiles, increasing the PUE and overall energy consumption of data centres. That same high ambient temperature profile is limiting the heat reuse opportunities.”
He adds:“ When looking at the big picture, Poland offers a competitive mix of new, low emissions energy generation and power transmission assets, great PUE – stemming from the lowest annual average ambient temperature in Europe outside of the Nordics – and huge heatreuse opportunities with the second largest district heating network in Europe.
“ The demand for green data centres aligns with the country’ s strategic direction for energy and digital transformation, creating a perfect storm for sustainable growth.”
Future-proofing European data centres PLDCA is advocating for expedited planning and permitting procedures for data centres, similar to processes approved for the National Data Centres( KCPD) project. The association is also collaborating with organisations like Forum Energii, an independent Polish think tank, to facilitate workshops between data centre operators and energy( heat & power) utilities.
“ The mission of the association allows companies to think strategically towards the overall benefit of the market,
“ WHEN IT COMES TO AI TRAINING, THE MAINLAND EUROPE POSITION OF POLAND ALLOWS IT TO SERVE THE WHOLE CONTINENT”
WOJCIECH STRAMSKI, CEO, BEYOND. PL
196 May 2025