The rapid increase in global data center capacity demands is presenting noteworthy challenges. Driven by the growth in data volume and high-performance computing workloads, such as generative AI, this surge impacts energy consumption, water usage, and material requirements.
Addressing these challenges calls for a systemic change to achieve greater sustainability and efficiency.
Event Spotlight: 2024 OCP Regional Summit
On April 24-25, the Lisbon Congress Center in Portugal will host the 2024 Open Compute Project (OCP) Regional Summit. This event provides a venue for pioneers across EMEA to address key issues in data center sustainability, energy efficiency, and heat reuse.
The Summit aims to showcase how hyperscale data center operators' innovations can address pressing challenges in the sector. Specific attention will be given to the implementation of OCP-recognized equipment across the EMEA region.
Frigel's Commitment to Sustainable Cooling Technology
These systems are designed to minimize kilowatt consumption per cooling unit and reduce water usage by up to 95%
Frigel has long emphasized "Engineering a more efficient and sustainable industry." Sustainability is integral to this vision, particularly through the development of new Adiabatic Cooling Systems that aim to enhance environmental KPIs.
These systems are designed to minimize kilowatt consumption per cooling unit and reduce water usage by up to 95%.
Key Focus Areas for the OCP Summit
In 2024, the Summit will delve into critical topics like Data Center Sustainability, AI, Security & Data Protection, Power & Cooling, and Deployments. Invited talks will cover advancements in quantum technology, optics, and telecommunications.
Attendees will explore how innovative contributions within the OCP Community are essential in crafting a sustainable, scalable computational infrastructure for the future.
Lisbon, with its central location and scenic views, is an ideal setting for this European-centric Summit, promising an enriching experience for all participants.
All over the world, the increasing demand for data center capacity poses significant challenges due to the continuous growth in data volume and the inclusion of high-performance computing workloads, such as generative AI applications.
This surge in demand has repercussions on energy consumption, water usage, and the need for better construction materials. Addressing these challenges requires a systemic change to ensure sustainability and efficiency.
- WHAT: 2024 Open Compute Project (OCP) Regional Summit
- WHERE: Lisbon Congress Centre, Portugal
- WHEN: April 24-25
How innovations from hyperscale data center operators
Frigel has been focused for decades on "Engineering a more efficient and sustainable industry". Sustainability is an important part of our vision. The design and development of new Adiabatic Cooling Systems has been carried out having as goal the improvement of all KPIs linked with the environment, less kW of electricity per kW of cooling and lower usage of water (up to 95% less).
The OCP Regional Summit in Europe serves as a platform where technical and business pioneers from EMEA come together to tackle crucial issues related to data center sustainability, energy efficiency, and heat reuse.
The focus is on exploring how innovations from hyperscale data center operators can contribute to solving these challenges. The Summit also highlights deployments of specific OCP-recognized data center equipment in the EMEA region.
How innovations within the OCP Community
The key areas of emphasis for 2024 include Data Center Sustainability, AI, Security & Data Protection, Power & Cooling, and Deployments. Additionally, invited talks will delve into topics such as quantum technology, optics, and telecommunications.
Participants will gain insights into how innovations within the OCP Community are pivotal in developing and implementing a sustainable and scalable computational infrastructure for the future.
The 2024 OCP Regional Summit will be held in beautiful Lisbon, Portugal. Lisbon is an accessible and desirable city, perfect to host our European-focused Summit with a centrally-located Congress Center surrounded by picturesque views.
