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Climate Change: Aggreko's Call for Data Centre Reinforcement

Sustainability Magazine · last updated

As the weather heats up, data centre operators are being encouraged to prepare for summer heat by working with specialists to supplement cooling in emergencies, maintenance and upgrades.

Global leader in energy solutions, Aggreko, has warned of the challenges that rising temperatures and outdated infrastructure pose to the operational continuity of industrial, commercial and retail facilities across the UK.

This warning coincides with another heatwave in the UK, with some areas expected to reach temperatures higher than the Caribbean’s.

With temperatures above 25°C (77°F) becoming more frequent, the risk to vulnerable populations is escalating. 

The impact of climate change on data centres

Aggreko says that older or legacy systems are particularly vulnerable to escalating temperatures as these systems were not designed for the higher thermal conditions, now more common due to climate variations.

The risk of system overheating, leading to potential failures, is a growing concern. 

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