About this episode
Host Chris Adams is joined by special guest Karl Rabe, founder of WoodenDataCenter and co-lead of the Open Compute Project’s Data Center Facilities group, to discuss sustainable data center design and operation. They explore how colocating data centers with renewable energy sources like wind farms can reduce carbon emissions, and how using novel materials like cross-laminated timber can significantly cut the embodied carbon of data center infrastructure. Karl discusses replacing traditional diesel backup generators with cleaner alternatives like HVO, as well as designing modular, open-source hardware for increased sustainability and transparency. The conversation also covers the growing need for energy-integrated, community-friendly data centers to support the evolving demands of AI and the energy transition in a sustainable fashion.Learn more about our people:Chris Adams: LinkedIn | GitHub | WebsiteKarl Rabe: LinkedIn | WebsiteFind out more about the GSF:The Green Software Foundation Website Sign up to the Green Software Foundation NewsletterResources:Windcloud [02:31]Open Compute Project [03:36]Software Carbon Intensity (SCI) Specification [35:47] Sustainability » Open Compute Project [38:48]Swiss Data Center Association [39:07]Solar Microgrids for Data Centers [47:24]How to green the world's deserts and reverse climate change | Allan Savory [53:39]Wooden DataCenter - YouTube [55:33] If you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on The Green Software Foundation YouTube Channel!Connect with us o
