Data centres line up for renewables contracts
Data industry executives have rushed to defend themselves from suggestions that the new load their services provide are putting undue strain on the grid. Pointing to their deep partnerships with renewable project developers, they have outlined plans to engage more directly with energy utilities. “We work hard to manage our power use responsibly,” Carly Wishart, the Managing Director, Corporate & International of Asia-Pacific data giant AirTrunk, said. “That means investing in technology that supports the grid, backing new renewable projects, improving our energy efficiency, and working closely