Energy efficiency: data centers more environmentally friendly than office servers

Amid rising energy costs and increasing focus on environmental protection, businesses are seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint without compromising the reliability of their IT infrastructure. One of the most effective solutions is relocating server equipment to a professional data center instead of maintaining local servers in the office. Some of the main advantages of such a solution include:

Optimized Cooling Systems

Cooling is one of the largest energy consumers when it comes to maintaining IT equipment and infrastructure. Offices often use standard air conditioners, which are not designed to work with hardware equipment and operate at lower efficiency.

Data centers utilize modern technologies and specialized climate control systems, which significantly reduce energy consumption and extend the life of hardware equipment.

Redundant and Energy-Optimized Power Supplies

In most offices, power supply is not redundant or is limited to small UPS devices. Data centers offer dual power supply, generators with automatic switching, and highly efficient UPS systems. This combination ensures not only uninterrupted operation but also optimal energy management—with minimal losses during switching or transformation.

Shared Costs and Required Resources

When many companies use a single data center, the resources for its operation are shared among all users: cooling systems, power supply, and network connectivity serve multiple clients. This enables the center to operate at optimal load and productivity levels that a single office could not ensure.

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Reducing the Business Carbon Footprint

Data centers are often subject to energy management certifications and implement policies for energy efficiency and equipment recycling. This allows companies utilizing these services to demonstrate a commitment to sustainable development without investing themselves in complex and costly initiatives or green projects. Additionally, the combination of optimized cooling, redundant systems, and renewable sources leads to less CO₂ emissions.

AC☁DC: Green Data Center in Varna

Since the spring of 2025, a fully renovated, energy-efficient, and innovative data center with next-generation systems and equipment has been available in Varna. It stands out for its concept of utilizing the heat generated by servers. This heat is subsequently stored in special containers and used to supply heating to a residential area in the city. This is just one of the processes through which businesses in the region and AC☁DC’s clients can contribute to reducing their carbon footprint and developing sustainable business practices.

If your business is focused on energy efficiency, information security, and uninterrupted service, schedule a visit to AC☁DC and learn how we take care of our clients’ server equipment in a secure, safe, and protected environment with controlled access.

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