Eberhard Knödler is the managing director of BM Green Cooling, a company specializing in energy-efficient cooling solutions for data centers. He has been working in this field for over 20 years and is considered a pioneer in the industry.
Energy Efficiency Act in practice
In his presentation at dtm netforum 2023, Knödler will focus on the policy requirements for data center operators related to energy efficiency and the use of natural refrigerants, as well as the obligation to use waste heat. Here, he will discuss how these requirements present both challenges and opportunities for data center operators.
Knödler will highlight innovative solutions BM Green Cooling has implemented in this area, such as the use of nearby low-temperature district heating networks and heat pumps for waste heat recovery. He will also present how data center cooling can be achieved without electric compressors and high Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants through techniques such as indirect adiabatic cooling, hybrid cooling towers, large chilled water storage tanks, geothermal systems and low-temperature absorbers.
Eberhard Knödler's presentation provides valuable insights for data center operators looking to comply with changing environmental regulations while improving the efficiency of their cooling systems.