GAID-Platform: German analysis and information database for data centers.
A comprehensive platform providing data on data centers’ energy use and waste heat for sustainable urban planning and decision-making.
Challenge
Waste heat from data centers: From problem to solution
The Umweltinstitut München e.V. challenge leverages data center waste heat for energy efficiency and sustainability. The goal is to quantify waste heat and explore its potential for heating. This supports the renewable energy transition and Germany’s energy consumption reduction targets.
Team
Belén Vásquez, Bilal Saeed, Ching Steven, Nicklas Nygaard, Leonie Gartner
Contact: leonie.gartner@tum.de
About the prototype
The GAID-Platform is designed to empower decision-makers by providing detailed, realtime data on data centers’ energy consumption and waste heat generation. This platform facilitates strategic planning for urban development projects, enabling cities to repurpose waste heat for residential heating and other applications. By integrating interactive maps and predictive analytics, the GAID-Platform ensures transparency and fosters collaboration between data center operators, municipalities, and policymakers. This innovative approach helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports the transition to renewable energy. Our goal is to create a sustainable and energy-efficient urban ecosystem, leveraging data center waste heat as a valuable resource.
Outputs
Further information about the progress, milestones, and roadblocks.
Picture of the prototype.
Picture of the prototype.
Picture of the prototype.
Picture of the prototype.
Impressions
