Data Center

Cloud applications, artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0, and data-driven business models are driving the need for computing power worldwide. Data centers form the foundation of this development and are now considered critical infrastructure for modern economies.

With the growth of data-intensive applications, there is also an increasing need for powerful locations with a secure, sustainable, and durable energy supply in the long-term. This is where new requirements for the interplay of digital infrastructure and renewable energies arise. Developing future-proof data centers requires energy concepts that combine the security of supply, economic efficiency, and sustainability.

Integrating energy and digitalization

The power demanded by data centers is rising. At the same time, requirements for availability, grid connection capacities, and the decarbonization of energy supply are increasing.

EEF, therefore, does not view data centers in isolation, but rather as part of the ideally integrated energy concept. By smartly connecting wind power, photovoltaic, battery storage, and grid infrastructure, new solutions can emerge that sustainably support the increasing energy demand of digital applications.

Our goal is to develop energy concepts where the generation, storage, and usage of energy are optimally coordinated, creating long-term prospects for operators, local communities, and investors alike.

Why data centers?

Growth through AI and cloud technologies

The digitalization of all global economic sectors is leading to a significant increase in data volume. Particularly, applications in the field of artificial intelligence require substantial computing capacity and are driving the demand for new data center locations.

High demands on energy supply

Data centers require reliable power supply around the clock. At the same time, there is increasing pressure to cover energy consumption sustainably and reduce CO₂ emissions.

Opportunities for integrated infrastructure projects

The demand for green energy and the development of digital infrastructure are increasingly converging. This convergence creates new opportunities to collectively consider power generation facilities, storage solutions, and data center concepts to unlock synergies.

Innovation as part of Energy transition 2.0

For EEF, data centers are an essential component of future energy systems. Together with battery storage, grid infrastructure, and renewable energies, they can create new value creation opportunities and contribute to the transformation of energy and industrial sites.

That's why we are already focusing on the requirements and opportunities of tomorrow's digital infrastructure

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Have questions? We have the answers.

Nina Ludwig (formerly Riechelmann)

Head of Innovation

+49 (0) 30 3434659-71

nina.ludwig@eef.de

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