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Efficient cooling systems like Telefónica ’ s can significantly reduce the data center energy consumption associated with thermal management systems .

In the case of Latin America and the Caribbean , the search for energy efficiency in the technology sector is a permanent challenge . IDB expects the demand for services to double in the next 20 years .

The pursuit of sustainability has become a significant topic for the industry , which is why many companies are embracing more efficient and sustainable data center infrastructure .

For example , a Chilean mining company implemented Vertiv Liebert APM uninterruptible power supply units with lithium-ion batteries , reducing operating costs and carbon footprint .

In another case , one of the leading IT organizations in Latin America significantly reduced its carbon emissions by implementing renewable energy sources and highly efficient thermal management systems , contributing to an outstanding energy use effectiveness ( PUE ) of 1.08 .

CO 2 emissions , which could increase by up to 20 % by 2025 , according to information cited by Data Center Market .

With this in mind , the region has success stories to tell over the Implementation of sustainable and efficient technologies .

Telefónica S . A . wanted to upgrade the infrastructure of its Colombian data center with a customized solution that included management , electrical distribution and monitoring systems and professional installation and support services to implement efficient cooling solutions for the data center at Celta ’ s headquarters .

With the support of Vertiv , Telefónica has not only modernized its infrastructure but has also managed to reduce energy consumption from 68 kW / h to 41 kW / h , with savings of 40 % in air handling units by taking advantage of the operational advantages of the free-cooling cooling plant .

Industry data shows that IT thermal management systems account for nearly 40 % of total energy consumption in a typical data center .

At the same time , a Paraguayan company developed a solution to power mobile phone radio bases with solar energy – making it possible to offer a more reliable electricity supply in an area with low population density and no existing telephone services .

Project outcomes included the implementation of optimized cooling for the data center and a continuous increase in energy efficiency .

Due to the compound annual growth rate ( CAGR ) of 7.52 % estimated between 2021 and 2026 in data center construction in Latin America , according to Mordor Intelligence , implementing technologies that reduce the carbon footprint should be a priority for the region . Some of these strategies include :

1 . The use of renewable energy : The adoption of renewable sources , such as solar or wind energy , can significantly reduce the carbon footprint .

2 . Modular designs : Modular data center infrastructure is gaining traction in operators ’ sustainability strategies , thanks to the ability to add capacity relatively quickly compared to other options and to integrate efficient new technologies into design and manufacturing processes , such as intelligent cooling and power systems . p

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