United Kingdom: Queen Mary University of London to reuse heat from data center

Queen Mary University of London in the UK is planning to reuse waste heat from its data center as part of a refurbishment project for the Joseph Priestley Building on the campus. 

Queen Mary president and principal Colin Bailey said: “By harnessing waste heat and minimizing our carbon footprint, we are setting an example for others to follow. “We believe this approach can be a cornerstone for sustainable data center operations in the future.”

Professor Jonathan Hays, head of the Particle Physics Research Center added: “This project goes beyond simply improving our data center’s efficiency or replacing outdated equipment. We’re actively reducing our environmental footprint. By capturing waste heat, we can significantly decrease our dependence on gas boilers, resulting in measurable cuts to carbon dioxide emissions.”