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Protecting data centres from Nordic humidity levels
Nick Osborne , Data Centre Manager – Northern Europe at Aggreko , tells us why humidity could cause potential issues for operators looking to build data centres in the Nordic region , and offers some solutions to controlling the humidity levels in a data centre .
Combatting warm weather is not a challenge synonymous with the Nordics . Usually known for its cold climate , the temperature – alongside access to renewable power – is often one of the many selling points which has made the region an increasingly popular option for data centre operators . However , with temperature patterns suggesting a warmer climate in coming years , there are new challenges facing operators looking to invest in the region , as Nick Osborne , Data Centre Manager – Northern Europe at Aggreko , explains .
Temperature trends recently experienced record highs – the Nordics region is also starting to experience some of the effects .
The Nordics are unlikely to see thermometers reach the extremes seen across western Europe , yet there is no denying that the region is warming . Remote Norwegian territory Svalbard , for example , has seen dangerous landslides caused by heavy snowmelt and rainfall in recent years . A 2019 report commissioned by the Norwegian Environmental Agency suggested that annual mean air temperature in Svalbard could increase by as much as 10 ° C over the next century , indicating the issue could become more severe .
Globally , climate change continues to grab headlines . And while much of the focus in Europe has been in France , Germany and the UK – all of which have
The impact is also being mirrored in Iceland . Back in 2014 , the Okjokull Glacier was pronounced dead after its ice was no longer thick enough to move . Finland ,
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