SAP`s renewable energy programme gets the "GREEN" light
- by Colonel R. Botha (wattnow –The Energy Efficiency issue, January 2012)
Extreme makeover: Data centres
Growing electricity challenges are seeing various alternative solutions emerge, some focused specifically on local needs. Telenetix, which manufactures the containerised 'T-Cube' data centre in Africa, took this approach with its FreeGrid solution, which combines the modular aspects of the centre with a renewable energy component.
Dean Hall, operations director at Telenetix, says the energy access problem means off-grid hybrid power solutions are gaining traction, particularly in areas across Africa where many organisations aren't connected to the grid.
According to Hall, Telenetix's hybrid power system, which combines solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and diesel, is suited to the continent's abundant sunshine and decentralised power supply.
“I think in some European countries the reality of the matter is much more predominant. They're running out of space, there are pollution issues and a major focus on alternative energies. In SA, the main driver is the increased cost of energy; the other factors aren't so significant yet.” .
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SA firm offers containerised data-centre solution
Local technology infrastructure company Telenetix Technology Solutions is offering the global information and communication technology (ICT) industry a modular data centre, dubbed T Cube Modulus, which uses a standard shipping container as the basis for its design and construction.
Telenetix was responsible for designing and manufacturing the first mobile police service centre that was deployed and launched in Diepsloot by former Gauteng Premier, now Minister of Arts and Culture, Paul Mashatile, in 2009.
The design of the data centre is cost effective in terms of power use efficiencies and time to the market, says Telenetix operations director Dean Hall.
“It adds value by reducing the actual upfront capital costs associated with building a conventional brick and mortar data centre by 30%,” explains Hall.
