It’s a first step towards a digital planning approach.
However, liquid cooling topology can be more complicated and expensive, so the trajectory for take up of this technology is still evolving.. Another disparity in scales arises between rack density and cooling technology infrastructure.While density is increasing exponentially, cooling technology is not.
You could achieve 10x as much density in a given data hall footprint, but the external mechanical and electrical plant will be 10x bigger.This could present an opportunity for manufacturers or suppliers to develop a new suite of products, especially given land cost and pressures.We know this is happening in the US right now, where a major manufacturer is developing new products for a specific DC owner..
Recent news on the release of open-source DeepSeek and its impact on the share price of Nvidia suggests that there may be some striation in the market..Some AI models, though not in the leading peloton, are close behind and more cost-effective.
These applications may place lower demands on processing and cooling and hold a lower facility price point.. Everyone in the room agreed that standing still is not an option..
Some believe that we’re reaching the edges of technological development in cooling, certainly from current supply chains.It is arcane, complex, fragmented and hard to access and navigate – especially for the public who are, ultimately, its most important stakeholder.
It has not even adopted technology that is virtually standard in other areas.. As such, planning is an excellent example of a process ready for digitisation.Many elements could be digitised and therefore automated, reducing friction (which causes delay and cost) and streamlining activity from project design through consultation, to planning approval and construction.
Modernising the planning process in this way would drive efficiency, enhance quality and benefit everyone involved, directly and indirectly..This project has concrete and practical deliverables, therefore, but will also make a significant contribution towards a digitally enabled development industry.