GoKawiilLast year, Redwood Materials and data center company Crusoe partnered on a first-of-a-kind solar microgrid with secondhand EV batteries. Now, with proof that it works, they’re expanding. A little less than eight months ago, Crusoe and Redwood Materials launched a new kind of project: a modular data center powered by solar panels and repurposed EV batteries.
Fast, modular, and solar-powered: a better way to build data centers
Why This Matters
This innovative collaboration demonstrates a sustainable approach to data center construction, leveraging renewable energy and secondhand EV batteries to reduce environmental impact and operational costs. As the industry seeks greener solutions, such modular and solar-powered data centers could revolutionize how data infrastructure is built and maintained, benefiting both consumers and the environment.
Key Takeaways
- Utilizes solar energy and repurposed EV batteries for power
- Offers a modular and scalable data center design
- Reduces environmental impact and operational costs
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