BATTERY STORAGE
Harnessing renewable energy sources of sufficient power to perform in high usage data centres has been the goal for many businesses. Data mining is a controversial industry due to its high energy usage profile and subsequent high running costs.
BATTERY STORAGE
Harnessing renewable energy sources of sufficient power to perform in high usage data centres has been the goal for many businesses. Data mining is a controversial industry due to its high energy usage profile and subsequent high running costs.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Battery Storage Ltd is an operator of data centres, utilised primarily for cryptocurrency mining and outsourced services for the online gaming industry. They are seeking to develop a 10MW facility in Glasgow. Data mining is a controversial industry due to its high energy usage profile. Additionally, the cost associated with this activity is extremely high.
CONSULTANCY
Immersa analysed the usage profile of the data centre and provided a commercial appraisal of the balancing services market. Immersa looked at future trends and technology advancements and how these would affect capacity over the coming years.
SOLUTION
60MW Lithium-ion battery storage facility attached to the data centre to store renewable energy at a time of oversupply, allowing for peak shifting of the power requirement of the data centre while additionally allowing participation in National Grid balancing market.
Project Value
£76 Million.