This centre is built to be as ‘green’ as possible, using locally generated solar and wind power to support its 500kW requirements. 

 

It is one of the first UK organisations to ameliorate the effects of high performance computing by immersing the computers in liquid. 

 

Goonhilly have designed the data centre to suit the needs of the automotive, life sciences and space and aerospace marketplaces. It is hoped that the centre will advance the areas of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

 

Chris Roberts, head of the data centre, said: "There are people working on some clever algorithms to save our planet from climate change.

 

"The irony is that these models require heavy processing power. Fortunately, new technology is helping, such as immersion cooling which is 45-50 per cent more efficient than air cooling, cuts electricity demand in half, and also allows us to use the exhaust heat elsewhere."

 

Ian Jones, chief executive of Goonhilly, said: "Through our strong partnerships with industry and academia we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of innovation.

 

"Our new green data centre is no exception. It is satisfying to open our doors to the many businesses and organisations with data-intensive applications who can benefit from this facility and the community we are creating."

 

Source: Insider Media South West

 

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