How Germany''s Energy Efficiency Act will impact data center
On September 21, 2023, the German Parliament (Bundestag) passed the Energy Efficiency Act (Energieeffizienzgesetz, EnEfG), which imposes a number of energy efficiency obligations on all
4 FAQs about Emergency use of 20kW German data center racks
What are the new energy rules for data centers?
The Act provides for new rules on energy efficiency, energy reuse, waste heat, power supply from renewable energies and energy management systems, which are intended to make the operation of data centers more sustainable and the industry more innovative. These rules will come into force over the coming months and years.
When does a data center need an energy management system?
Data center operators are required to establish an energy or environmental management system by July 1, 2025. This includes continuous measurement of the electrical power and energy requirements of the main components of a data center and the adoption of measures to continuously improve the energy efficiency of the data center.
What is a data center energy reuse factor (ERF)?
In concrete terms, this means that data centers with an output of 1 MW or more that go into operation on or after July 1, 2026, must have an energy reuse factor (ERF) of at least 10 percent. This value will successively increase to 15 percent if operations start from July 1, 2027, and 20 percent if they start from July 1, 2028.
How are grid operators addressing the energy crisis in Germany?
First grid operators and now also the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) are addressing this problem by developing and introducing new procedures for distributing grid connection capacity. The obligation of grid operators to connect end consumers to the grid is regulated by the German Energy Industry Act (Energiewirtschaftsgesetz (EnWG)).
-
Read more + -
Read more +Sustainable data centers—The German Energy Efficiency Act: What data
The German Energy Efficiency Act (the “Act”) came into force at the end of 2023. As of January 1, 2024, energy efficiency obligations apply specifically to data centers. The Act provides for
-
Read more +Data centers: Requirements for emergency power generators
The use of waste heat, which is becoming mandatory for new data centers, could also be financially attractive for some companies. Overall, data center operators are faced with the challenge
-
Read more +20kW Enterprise Data Center
Description 20kW 40U 1-Rack Natural Air Cooling Indoor Rated MDC Applications Enterprise Solutions Small Businesses Manufacturing Retail Stores Hotels Streaming/Gaming Smart Homes Emergency
-
Read more +From EU Framework to National Action: How
By setting these targets, the legislation aims to encourage operators to optimize energy use across all aspects of data center operation, from server
-
Read more +German Energy Efficiency Act
An important contribution to the security of the power supply of the German energy system is the saving and efficient use of energy. The operation of data centres, in particular, is
-
Read more +New developments regarding power supply for data centres in Germany
A power grid connection with sufficient capacity is key to operating a data centre. The related costs regularly represent a substantial portion of the total investment in a project.
-
Read more +Data center requirements under the new German Energy
German Parliament passes Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG). One of the main emphases of the law concerns data centers: inter alia waste heat requirements, energy efficiency standards, and
-
Read more +Energy Efficiency Act
Bitkom develops guidelines for data center operators The Energy Efficiency Act, which was passed by the German government and comes into legal force on November 18, 2023, contains
-
Read more +Germany''s Energy Efficiency Act in Data Centers
Discover how Germany''s Energy Efficiency Act is reshaping data center operations and find innovative solutions for enhanced efficiency.
-
Read more +From EU Framework to National Action: How Germany Regulates Data Center
By setting these targets, the legislation aims to encourage operators to optimize energy use across all aspects of data center operation, from server utilization to cooling infrastructure.
View/Download Emergency use of 20kW German data center racks [PDF]
PDF version includes complete article with source references. Suitable for printing and offline reading.