Embodied Carbon – Why it Matters for Data Center Sustainability
As the built environment aims for net zero, attention is rapidly shifting beyond operational energy to include the embodied carbon of products and systems – especially critical cooling equipment, which plays a major role in both construction and long-term building performance. At Airedale by Modine, we’re committed to supporting our customers on their journey to decarbonize buildings. That’s why we’re embracing methodologies like TM65, calculating the embodied carbon of our products, and working toward the development of carbon life cycle assessments (LCAs) and environmental product declarations (EPDs) to drive transparency and continuous improvement. But what exactly do these terms mean …
Power Usage Effectiveness: What It Means and Why It Matters
Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) is a fundamental metric for measuring how efficiently a data center consumes energy – especially crucial in today’s cloud-first, energy-conscious IT landscape. At its core, PUE is the ratio of a data center’s total energy consumption to the energy consumed by its IT equipment: PUE = Total facility energy / IT equipment energy A PUE of 1.0 represents the ideal – where every watt of energy supports computing, with none lost to cooling, lighting, or overhead. In the real world though, data centers require additional power to keep servers at optimal conditions, pushing PUE above 1.0. …
Tailored Cooling Solutions: Why One-Size-Fits-All Doesn’t Fit
Today’s data centers demand more from their cooling solutions than ever before. Breakthroughs in generative AI are spiking electrical demands at data centers, and all that heat generation means that only the best cooling and monitoring solutions will do. The growing complexity of hybrid cloud configurations and HPC workloads also makes it more challenging to keep it all cool. It’s simply not realistic to expect limited off-the-shelf cooling systems to address the diverse operational, environmental, and business-specific challenges these data centers face. Seeking out tailored solutions will pay off through years of efficient operation. Consider the essentials with this deep …
Retrofitting Legacy Data Centers for Efficient Cooling
Legacy data centers weren’t built for today’s workloads. High-density compute, accelerated AI models, and increasingly stringent sustainability metrics strain systems that were considered state of the art not long ago. Inadequate cooling infrastructure is often the limiting factor: inefficient, rigid, and unable to scale to meet demand. Building an entirely new facility isn’t always an option. Full facility rebuilds are rarely feasible due to budget constraints, operational risks, and space limitations. Instead, you can pragmatically solve your cooling problems by retrofitting your existing space. These targeted cooling upgrades can lower the risk of disrupting operations and introduce measurable performance improvements. …
Decarbonizing Data Centers: The Role of AI in Precision Cooling and Heat Recovery
Sustainability has shifted from a competitive advantage to a non-negotiable mandate for today’s data centers. As global data traffic surges, so too does the urgency to reduce energy consumption and lower carbon footprints. Among the myriad challenges facing data center operators, cooling stands out as a critical yet resource-intensive process. Innovative solutions like precision cooling and heat recovery, enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI), have emerged as powerful strategies for tackling these challenges head-on. Understanding the Decarbonization Challenge Data centers are the backbone of our digital world, powering everything from enterprise operations to streaming services. But this essential role comes at …
The Rise of Propane in Modern HVAC Heat Pump Systems
In a world that demands more sustainable and energy-efficient solutions, it is becoming increasingly obvious that the decarbonisation of buildings in the UK has a key part to play when it comes to achieving the target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. As an industry, HVAC is constantly looking to adopt the latest technologies to meet these demands and in the innovative world of critical cooling solutions the spotlight is beginning to focus on Propane (R290). The use of propane in modern heat pump systems presents an exciting new opportunity in the HVAC industry, and in this article …
Is Immersion Cooling the Answer to AI’s Growing Energy Challenges?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer an emerging technology - it's a fundamental element powering nearly every digital interaction. Gallup reports that 99% of Americans interact with AI-driven products weekly. Behind the scenes, large-scale data centers shoulder this immense computational burden, supporting high-performance AI, machine learning, and cloud-based applications. …
Data Center Neighborhood Survey Report
An Airedale by Modine survey reveals we are open to data centers in our communities – if developers prioritize sustainability and local engagement. …
How Hybrid Cooling Is Future-Proofing Data Centers For The Next Generation Of AI
Data center demand is at an all-time high, with vacancy rates declining across most global markets. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to push this demand even further, calling for more higher-density facilities. …
Breaking the Efficiency Ceiling: How Next-Gen Cooling Solutions Are Reshaping Thermal Management
As AI and high-performance computing (HPC) continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible, data centers are being pushed right along with them. …
Engineering Solution for Middle East DC Challenge
One of our Key Data Center customers in the Middle East tasked us with adapting our market-leading AireWall One unit to fit reduced dimensions for service corridor access. A smaller unit would typically mean a compromise in operating efficiency – but our innovative engineering team had other ideas. …
Understanding Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) for Liquid Cooling Efficiency
As data centers evolve to meet increasing demands, especially with the rise of high-density computing, liquid cooling has emerged as a critical solution. Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) are pivotal in managing liquid cooling systems, ensuring data centers operate efficiently and safely. Airedale’s Coolant Distribution Units provide effective thermal management by precisely controlling the delivery and return of coolant to the IT racks. These units are vital components in secondary cooling loops, which isolate the critical IT infrastructure from the facility’s primary water supply. By using CDUs, data centers can mitigate the risk of leaks and maintain optimal temperatures, all while …
