CASE STUDY energy usage and minimise power consumption . Its modular approach enhances energy efficiency , scalability , and uptime , while its partnerships with entities like Emerge and BEEAH Digital further underscore its commitment to sustainability in the data centre industry .

Addressing the significant energy consumption and cooling requirements of data centres is imperative , especially as the world intensifies its focus on achieving Net Zero .

This forward-thinking strategy not only demonstrates its proactive approach to energy management , but also positions Khazna as a leader in the industry , capable of supporting the intensive energy needs of AI advancements while maintaining operational efficiency and environmental responsibility .

Khazna will soon be announcing a groundbreaking project using full-scale liquid-cooling solution in one of its new data centres . This will make Khazna a pioneer in incorporating liquid-cooling on an industrial scale , which so far has been primarily implemented and tested on smaller scale projects . Liquid cooling will not only drive energy efficiency , but also reduce water usage .

Khazna is consistently striving to reduce its carbon footprint . Key to this is first ensuring that Khazna is obtaining an accurate measurement of its carbon footprint . Last year , the company initiated a pilot project at one of its data centres , where Khazna established a process for calculating Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions .

This involved analysing the sources of emissions and defining the relevant emissions factors to calculate the carbon dioxide equivalent emitted . Based on this process , Khazna is now collecting relevant data across all its data centres , such as diesel consumption and electricity purchased , to compile a full-year emissions inventory by the end of 2024 , covering Khazna ' s Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions .

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Move towards lower emissions

Khazna is shifting to renewable energy sources like solar , reducing reliance on conventional energy and lowering greenhouse gas emissions . In October last year , Khazna unveiled its plan to introduce biofuels to its portfolio of generators . By introducing new ways of powering and subsequently cooling data centres , Khazna is lowering its reliance on traditional energy sources .

The increasing power demands of AI training and inference workloads are substantial , and addressing these needs will be crucial for future growth . Khazna is well-positioned to keep up with this demand due to its strategic approach to land selection and energy procurement . Khazna has selected sites that provide robust power availability , ensuring that its data centres can meet the growing energy requirements of AI applications .

Khazna is spearheading sustainable initiatives to mitigate its carbon footprint . For instance , its AUH6 facility located in Masdar City and launched in February this year , features a 7 megawatts peak , MWp solar PV plant developed with Emerge .

Khazna ' s commitment to sustainability and innovation , such as using adiabatic cooling technology and transitioning to biofuel for diesel generators , demonstrates its proactive approach to energy management .

The external architecture of the AUH6 was crafted to protect the facility from the adverse effects of direct sunlight . This design approach effectively reduces the infiltration of heat into the building , therefore enhancing the data centre ’ s efficiency and sustainability .

Khazna is also adopting innovative cooling methods such as adiabatic-free cooling chillers to optimise

This forward-thinking strategy positions the company as capable of supporting the intensive energy needs of AI advancements while maintaining operational efficiency and environmental responsibility . During its data centre design phase , Khazna ensures that it makes the right decisions to future-proof the technical design of the data centres , to enable transition to renewable and low-carbon energy sources .

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