Idc energy storage management

How much energy does an IDC use?

Studies have shown that for every 1 Kw of heat generated by the IT equipment, around 1.5 Kw of electricity is needed for cooling . This high energy consumption presents a significant opportunity for energy conservation in the cooling system in an IDC.

What are the cooling technologies for IDC?

This paper provides a comprehensive review of cooling technologies for IDC, including air cooling, free cooling, liquid cooling, thermal energy storage cooling and building envelope. Firstly, the environmental requirements for the computer room and the main energy consumption items for IDC are analyzed.

Does air cooling meet the cooling needs of IDC?

The air cooling method does not meet the cooling needs of IDC. Thus, it is necessary to find other cooling methods for high-performance IT equipment. Liquid cooling technology is a new type of IDC cooling technology developed in recent years .

Is multi-level cooling a good option for IDC?

The following conclusions could be drawn: The thermal management and efficiency enhancement of traditional cooling technology for IDC has been developed in multi-level from rack to room. But, it is still inefficient due to the mixing of the cold and hot airflow.

What is a demand response approach for an IDC?

Ref. proposes a demand response approach for an IDC; it optimizes both the ON/OFF status of the servers in the IDC and the on-site BESS’s charging/discharging schedule to minimize the IDC’s energy cost subjected to a time-varying electricity tariff.