A new data center in Frankfurt, due to open this summer, has sustainability at its heart, with the support of 20 highly energy efficient dry coolers from Kelvion. Mainova WebHouse, a subsidiary of Mainova, one of Germany’s largest energy suppliers, is behind the new facility. It will be supplied with 100 % green energy supported by an installed solar power system and also will use waste heat to power other buildings in the area.
For a sustainable cooling of the data center, Mainova WebHouse used a new approach for heat rejection on the roof. A fully water-based system for dry coolers reduced their energy cost noticeably, instead of using the industrial water/glycole standard.As the dry cooler will operate in Frankfurt, Germany, protective measures against frost damage are a must. Kelvion’s dry coolers fulfilled all the requirements for sustainability and reliability including a freeze prevention system.
Kelvion’s R&D and production team worked together to create a customized heat exchange solution. Following successful tests, 20 units were provided, each measuring 10 meters long and with 16 fans. “Each of the new coolers achieves the same performance with 16 fans, compared to the competition‘s solution with 18 fans which results in lower operating costs,” said Björn Stemmann, Kelvion’s SVP Sales & Service Northern Europe. “The emphasis on sustainability at the new data center is part of Mainova WebHouse’s commitment to decarbonization. Kelvion is strongly positioned in green and high-tech, and we are convinced that our energy efficient heat exchange solutions provide best support for companies facing global climate challenges.”
The new data center offers 10,500 square meters of space across two buildings and has a total IT load of 30MW.
