Transformers are the silent guardians of electrical grids – they are energy efficient and material intensive devices that transfer all the energy used in a data centre campus.
But what makes a transformer sustainable? How can they support data centre developers and operators in meeting their sustainability objectives? How do they affect GHG scope 2 or 3, and what can be done to reduce these?
In this session, we will explore transformers environmental impacts throughout their lifecycle, including materials production, manufacturing, and end-of-life disposal. Emphasis will be placed on designing and manufacturing sustainable transformers to minimize environmental impacts, balance energy efficiency, and using alternative, safer materials to ensure transformers power our lives while protecting the planet.