One of the largest and most energy-efficient data centres, designed to set new sustainability and operational efficiency standards, has been supplied with seventy-one free cooling chillers, 330 fan array units, and eight advanced control systems. With an industry-leading Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of just 1.2, the facility demonstrates best-in-class performance and commitment to environmental responsibility.
This high-performance data centre is built to handle large-scale IT workloads while maintaining low energy consumption. The facility features state-of-the-art infrastructure and cutting-edge technology, ensuring exceptional efficiency and reliability.
To support its sustainability and performance goals, a bespoke water-based cooling system has been implemented, featuring:
This setup uses free cooling chillers to supply chilled water to the fan arrays, which then regulate the temperature in the data halls (white space), ensuring stable and efficient operations.
All components have been developed across four R&D and manufacturing centres in Italy and the UK, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and reliability:
The EWFH-TZ D air-cooled free cooling chillers were selected for their energy efficiency, reliability, and compact footprint. These units feature:
The Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) allows the chillers to adjust power consumption based on real-time demand, significantly improving energy efficiency at partial load conditions.
The VFD is refrigerant-cooled, making it resistant to temperature fluctuations, dust, and humidity, ensuring long-term reliability.
Designed for high durability and low maintenance, the screw compressors feature a precision-matching star rotor, ensuring optimal energy use and minimal mechanical wear.
The Active Harmonic Filter continuously monitors and filters out harmonic distortions, which can cause overheating and equipment failure. By maintaining Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) below 5%, this technology improves power stability and equipment longevity while reducing operational costs.
The Intelligent Data Centre Manager (IDCM) uses AI and machine learning to continuously optimise system performance, integrating seamlessly with chillers and fan arrays to:
By leveraging predictive analytics, the IDCM ensures stable, high-efficiency operation, adapting dynamically to fluctuating IT loads.
The Daikin Pro-W Fan Array units were selected for their compact, scalable design and energy-efficient operation. These units offer:
Modular fan array technology allows the cooling system to scale to meet increasing demands, ensuring long-term performance and efficiency quickly.
This state-of-the-art cooling system enhances data centre performance while reducing environmental impact by integrating high-efficiency free cooling chillers, AI-driven control systems, and modular fan arrays.
This project underscores the commitment to developing sustainable, high-performance HVAC solutions that support the evolving needs of modern data centres.
For more information, visit Daikin's Data Centre Cooling Solutions.