The data center Iron Mountain’s New Jersey data center will incorporate a 23 MWh energy storage system that will operate alongside its existing 7.2 MW solar installation. This move marks an evolution in the way large technology infrastructures manage their energy consumption and contribute to grid stability.
The integration of the battery system with the existing solar plant plant will allow the data center to operate more autonomously, efficiently and cleanly. This combination transforms the consumer into an active agent of the grid, capable of storing energy during periods of low demand and releasing it when the regional system needs it.
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The facility will be managed by advanced real-time control technology, which optimizes power flow for both the data center and the local grid. This instant response capability strengthens the power grid without resorting to new carbon-intensive infrastructure.
Phil Martin, CEO of Calibrant Energysaid that this model represents the future of supplying large consumers: “Organizations can grow by controlling costs and bringing stability to the grid. Chris Pennington, director of sustainability at Iron Mountain, remarked that this project represents a tangible solution to the challenges of the modern power grid.
Data centers as agents of energy transformation
The project reinforces Iron Mountain’s commitment to operate with carbon-free carbon-free energy 24 hours a day. By avoiding reliance on polluting sources during peak consumption, it reduces pressure on the grid and improves the overall reliability of the power system.
This type of implementation positions data centers as key participants in the energy transformation, demonstrating that digitalization and sustainability can move forward hand in hand.
Source and photo: Calibrant Energy