Our ecosystem approach underpins everythingwe do.
We build unified ecosystems where data centers are supported by energy storage solutions providing backup power and grid stability. Excess heat is transferred to different recipients, for example district heating systems or green houses, enhancing resilience and efficiency for municipalities and society alike.
At the heart of our approach is collaboration. Scandinavian Data Centers, SDC, and our sister company Scandinavian Energy Centers, SEC, work in tandem.
Our aim is to set the circular standard by maximizing synergies between energy storage, data centers, and heat reuse. In doing so, we enable a transition that benefits not only our customers but entire communities and the environment.
Find out more about our sister company, Scandinavian Energy Centers, https://www.scandinavianenergycenters.se/,where we co-locate SDC’s data centers with BESS.
SDC locates and designs data centers based on the demand for excess heat in each region. The positioning and capacity are carefully planned to ensure that all residual heat has a recipient. The electricity used by the data center to power servers is transformed into heat.
Data centers are a critical societal function, and the growing demand for digitalization and AI is driving a significant increase incapacity needs. With higher capacity comes higher electricity consumption. Currently, data centers are classified as storage buildings and are not subject to EU requirements of utilizing waste heat. This allows dominant market players to continue their operations and investments without heat recovery.
We aim to turn this challenge into an opportunity by ensuring that electricity consumption creates value for the city. The excess heat generated by the servers will be repurposed to warm our homes.
We actively reduce CO2 emissions by harnessing residual heat, eliminating the need for combustion of alternative fuels. Whenever possible, we further minimize our environmental impact by repurposing existing buildings, avoiding the emissions associated with new construction and material extraction.
As the global community works together to tackle the challenges of climate change, one thing is clear: energy usage and heating must evolve. Many traditional heat sources face uncertainties and may need to be reconsidered. By thinking and acting beyond industry boundaries and fostering collaboration, we can create synergies climate-smart solutions that pave the way for a more sustainable future.
SDC facilitates more self-sufficiency and resilient communities but by building data centers at locations where excess heating can come to use.
The excess heat can also be used to warm greenhouses, supporting local food production and boosting self-sufficiency. Greenhouses and data centers also contribute to new job opportunities for areas where they are located. Additionally, the data center strengthens the city’s digital infrastructure, attracting businesses and making the area more appealing for economic growth. In these ways, data centers contribute to food security and local economic vitality.
The SDC team has deep diverse experience from Data Centers, Property Development, Software Payment Solutions, Private Equity and Investment Banking working as Founders, CEOs and Senior Managers.
Previously Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, co-Founder Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute and co-Founder Rockan Data Center.
Previously Goldman Sachs, AAC, SEB and CEO Envirotainer.
Previously SEB, CEO Vinovo and currently founder Mainstay Fastigheter.
Previously SEB, Bonnier and currently founder Mainstay Fastigheter.
Previously Ellevio Head of Asset Management, EU Affairs and Market Design, Regulation & Legal.
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Former global head district heating and management team Vattenfall, CEO Swedish District Heating.
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Previously Global head operations & security Volvo IT Data Centers (40 sites globally), Enaco & HCL Tech.
Previously COO KPMG Sweden, COO Skincity. Industrial transformations projects. Civil Engineer.
Business Development Envirotainer. Sr Product Manager/Technical Project Manager Scania. MSc Engineering Physics.
