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datacenterknowledge. com > sustainability > replacing-diesel-in-ai-scale-data-centers-gas-engines-turbines-and-steam

Replacing Diesel: Gas, Turbines, Steam for AI Data Centers

11+ hour, 52+ min ago  (654+ words) Natural gas reciprocating engines and gas turbines are rapidly replacing diesel generators for both backup and primary power, offering cleaner emissions, faster deployment, and greater grid-support capabilities. In this four-part series on diesel backup alternatives, we have explored how the…...

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datacenterknowledge. com > next-gen-data-centers > ale-vs-ai-a-surprising-look-at-water-in-the-developing-west

Ale vs AI: A (Surprising) Look at Water in the Developing West

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (830+ words) Insight and analysis on the data center space from industry thought leaders. How do data centers stack up with other water users in a market like Arizona? Learn more about comparative use, and what it reveals about the industry's relative…...

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datacenterknowledge. com > compliance > europe-forced-data-centers-to-show-their-numbers-most-couldn-t-

Europe Forced Data Centers to Show Their Numbers. Most Couldn't.

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1020+ words) The EU's first reporting cycle exposed gaps between sustainability metrics and available data, according to a researcher linked to the study. Europe's attempt to make data center sustainability measurable has revealed a structural gap between the metrics required and the…...

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datacenterknowledge. com > regulations > australia-puts-ai-data-centers-on-notice-with-new-approval-rules

Australia Puts AI Data Centers on Notice With New Approval Rules

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (925+ words) A new framework ties data center growth to energy, water, and economic impacts " shifting the bottleneck from capital to compliance as governments take a stronger role in AI infrastructure. Australia is moving to assert greater oversight of AI infrastructure development…...

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datacenterknowledge. com > security-and-risk-management > the-new-front-line-securing-data-centers-in-the-ai-era

The New Front Line: Securing Data Centers in the AI Era

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1367+ words) Rising threats demand a holistic security approach that integrates physical, cyber, and supply chain considerations into core design and operational strategies. For years, physical security in the data center sector lived in the background. It mattered, of course. We cared…...

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datacenterknowledge. com > physical-security > how-layered-physical-security-protects-campus-scale-data-centers

How Layered Physical Security Protects Campus-Scale Data Centers

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (645+ words) Insight and analysis on the data center space from industry thought leaders. As data centers scale to campus-sized AI infrastructure, operators are turning to layered physical security models " enhanced by AI, Io T, and video analytics " to protect critical assets…...

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datacenterknowledge. com > data-center-construction > inside-europe-s-first-microgrid-data-center

Inside Europe's First Microgrid Data Center

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (847+ words) We take a look inside Pure DC's 110 MW data center microgrid in Dublin " built to bypass grid delays and accelerate AI-ready capacity. Last week, Pure Data Centres Group (Pure DC) cut the ribbon on Europe's first large-scale, 110 MW data center microgrid…...

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datacenterknowledge. com > build-design > how-data-centers-are-adapting-to-extreme-weather

How Data Centers Are Adapting to Extreme Weather

3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (402+ words) From Texas to S'o Paulo, data center operators are adopting smarter site selection, resilient design, and operations playbooks to withstand extreme heat, flooding, and grid stress. Related: The Myth of "Always On: Confronting Data Center SPOFs Still, Bizo indicated that…...

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datacenterknowledge. com > infrastructure > data-center-rush-spurs-earnings-windfall-for-power-gear-makers

Data Center Rush Spurs Earnings Windfall for Power-Gear Makers

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (683+ words) Orders for Vertiv, Eaton, and GE Vernova surged in the final quarter of last year, driven by ballooning data center demand. (Bloomberg) -- Electrical equipment manufacturers are racing to meet demand for the crucial parts that connect data centers to power....

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datacenterknowledge. com > colocation > power-not-space-the-colocation-battleground-in-2026

Power, Not Space: The Colocation Battleground in 2026

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1079+ words) In 2026, the colocation industry faces a defining constraint: power availability. As demand for data centers surges, success will hinge on the ability to deliver megawatts, not square footage. Despite robust growth projections " the global colocation market is expected to grow…...

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