CSIRO goes to the edge with CO2 cooling
CSIRO's new Queensland data centre uses CO2-based cooling technology to reduce water consumption, addressing concerns about data centres competing with communities and agriculture for water resources.
What is CO2 cooling and how does it save water in data centres?
HVAC and refrigeration technicians may see growing demand for CO2 cooling systems as water-efficient alternatives in commercial installations become more common.
Key takeaways
- CSIRO's Queensland data centre uses CO2 cooling instead of traditional water-based systems
- Data centres are criticized for consuming large amounts of water needed by communities and agriculture
- Advanced cooling technology offers water conservation benefits for commercial buildings
- CO2-based systems may become more common in future commercial developments
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