Typical situation no. 38
An operator with 6 MW of IT load measures an annual PUE of 1.55. Its recent competitors report 1.3. Its customers are starting to ask about it, and its electricity bill has doubled in three years.
WHAT IS BLOCKING
- At 6 MW of IT load, going from 1.55 to 1.35 represents about 10 GWh per year, or around one million euros depending on the electricity price.
- The savings lie in settings as much as in investment.
- Any change to the cooling must be made without risk to existing customers.
WHAT WE DO
- Analysis of existing measurements and verification of the PUE calculation method.
- Audit of cooling, power distribution and settings.
- Three-tier action plan: settings, minor works, investments.
- Calculation of the savings and payback period for each action.
WHAT YOU GET
- A costed and prioritised reduction plan.
- Expected savings for each action.
- A monthly PUE tracking dashboard.
Typical format: Energy audit, three to four weeks. Every assignment is scoped in writing before it starts.
THE EXPERT FOR THIS
Typical situation, based on real enquiries and anonymised. Figures are illustrative.
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