Efficiency 101: Data Centers' Guide to the New European Regulations

Çağatay Yilmaz, Project Manager, Research Institutes of Sweden
Jon Summers, Scientific Leader in Data Centers, Research Institutes of Sweden
Mark Acton, Non-Executive Board Member, EkkoSense Ltd.
The panel illuminates recent EU regulations affecting the data center industry. Beginning in 2024, data centers are required to annually disclose essential energy performance details, signaling the advent of a new era characterized by transparency and accountability. These regulations will standardize efficiency assessments, ensuring fairness and consistency.
Efficiency Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) not only ensure compliance but also foster fair market competition. During this panel, we'll explore and compare efficiency KPIs, delving into their implications for the industry.
Exploring how OCP's design initiatives, already emphasizing enhanced energy efficiency, can serve as a cornerstone for the market to align with these new EU regulations. This discussion encourages collective brainstorming about the future landscape and where our focal points should concentrate with evolving regulations and an unwavering commitment to sustainable practices.