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1、 In partnership with2024 Data Center Energy Storage Industry Insights RExecutive Summary2024 Data Center Energy Storage Industry Insights ReportThe data center industry is evolving rapidly with unprecedented speed and innovation,with battery storage solutions emerging as a key focus.To help industry

2、 professionals navigate these changes,ZincFive and Data Center Frontier have collaborated to produce this report,offering insights into the current landscape and future trends as predicted by their peers.Featuring contributions from 117 diverse industry professionals worldwide,this report examines t

3、he state of data center energy storage,covering usage,perceptions,priorities,challenges,future predictions,and the impact of AI.The key data highlights include:Only a third of respondents(34%)said they completely trust their existing backup system.Energy storage technology limitations(50%)and sustai

4、nability targets/mandates(44%)were driving the changes respondents considered for their energy storage technology.Two-thirds(63%)said that their organizations sustainability programs have resulted in some cost reductions,with one in five(19%)seeing significant cost reductions.26%of respondents expec

5、t their runtime to decrease,38%foresee no change,while the remaining respondents believe it could increase.A reliable UPS system with high-quality batteries is crucial for continuous power and protecting data center operations.When evaluating energy storage solutions,industry professionals prioritiz

6、e safety(69%)and total cost of ownership(64%),with nickel-zinc(NiZn)emerging as a notable battery chemistry.The study highlights that safety is the top priority for data center backup power,with seven in 10 respondents prioritizing the safety of battery chemistry.Cost is also critical,with lifetime

7、cost and initial CAPEX closely correlated.Nickel-zinc batteries,along with valve-regulated lead acid(VRLA)and lithium iron phosphate(LFP)batteries,ranked highly for both safety and cost considerations.Sustainability is important to 81%of respondents,with many data centers(64%)assessing supply chain

8、sustainability and tackling Scope 3 emissions.The study reveals that newer battery chemistries are gaining traction,driven by the combined set of important benefits that data center operators value.When asked what they were not getting out of their current battery backup/energy storage technology,re

9、spondents listed the following four top priorities in order of mention frequency:long life,reliability,sustainability,and cost reduction.When discussing AIs impact on power requirements and energy storage technology,respondents highlighted its influence on several areas:dynamic load management,predi

10、ctive maintenance,intelligent Battery Management Systems(BMS),advancements in battery technology and power density,sustainability,integration with renewable energy,AI-driven cooling solutions,and energy-efficient algorithms,among DemographicsRespondent DemographicsA third of respondents(32%)identifi

11、ed as a Senior Manager,Vice President,Director or Department Head while a quarter(24%)said they were project,technology or team.Four in five(79%)said their organization was in North America,with 30%also operating in Europe.Organizational DemographicsNearly a quarter(23%)said that their organizations

12、 primary role was a customer of data center services,while 22%were data center providers.Two in five respondent organizations(39%)had more than 1,000 employees across all locations.Which of the following best describes your job level?Which of the following best describes your organizations primary r

13、ole?In what region(s)are you located?How many employees are in your organization,including all locations?Respondents:n=117Respondents:n=Data Center DemographicsMore than half of respondent organizations identified as an enterprise data center(55%)and colocation center(52%).Three in ten(30%)said that

14、 their data centers use less than 5 megawatts across all campuses,while more than a third(36%)are using more than 100 MW with 23%using over 500 MW.Data Center DemographicsRespondents were primarily operating between zero to four data centers in each tier.Half of respondents operated between one to f

15、our Tier 1(48%)and Tier 3(51%)data centers.Three in five(59%)operated between one to four Tier 2 data centers.Which of the following best describes your organizations data center(s)?(Select all that apply)How many data centers does your organization operate in each of the following tiers?How many me

16、gawatts of total load do your data centers use across all campuses?Respondents:n=116Respondents:n=115Respondents:n=62-86DEnergy Storage:Usage and OutlookUPS SizeHalf of all respondent organizations(51%)were using less than 500 kW UPS size while one in ten(11%)were using more than 2 MW as their typic

17、al deployment UPS size.Centralized UPS Energy StorageMore than a third of respondents(37%)were using valve-regulated lead acid(VLRA)cell batteries for centralized UPS energy stor-age,followed by lithium-ion manganese oxide(LMO)batteries(26%).What is your typical deployment UPS size?For CENTRALIZED U

18、PS,what type of energy storage does your organization use?Respondents:n=109Respondents:n=Energy Storage Solution Feature PrioritiesSeven in ten respondents(69%)said that the safety of chemistry was a priority(top priority+high priority)when selecting an energy storage solution.Two in three(64%)respo

19、ndents said the lifetime cost consideration/total cost of ownership was a priority.When selecting an energy storage solution,what priority does your organization place on the following features?Respondents:n=104-108Energy Storage:Usage and OSafety of Battery TypesVRLA cell batteries(64%),LFP batteri

20、es(63%),LMO batteries(63%)and Nickel-Zinc batteries(62%)were rated the highest on safety(excellent+very good+good)among battery types.Footprint of Battery TypesLFP batteries(66%),LMO batteries(66%)and Nickel-Zinc batteries(54%)were rated the highest(excellent+very good+good)among battery types based

21、 on footprint.Please rate each battery type based on the following criteria.(SAFETY)Please rate each battery type based on the following criteria.(FOOTPRINT)Energy Storage:Usage and OutlookRespondents:n=36-93Respondents:n=36-Sustainability of Battery TypesLFP batteries(60%)were rated the highest(exc

22、ellent+very good+good)based on sustainability followed by VRLA cell batteries(55%).Cost of Battery TypesWhen it came to cost,VRLA cell batteries(59%)were rated the highest(excellent+very good+good)followed closely by Nickel-Zinc batteries(58%).Please rate each battery type based on the following cri

23、teria.(SUSTAINABILITY)Please rate each battery type based on the following criteria.(COST)Energy Storage:Usage and OutlookRespondents:n=36-91Respondents:n=37-Energy Storage:Usage and OutlookEnergy Storage Technology DriversEnergy storage technology limitations(50%),sustainability targets/mandates(44

24、%)and the transition from centralized to distributed UPS or energy storage(41%)were driving the changes respondents considered for their energy storage technology.Which of the following is driving the changes you are considering to your energy storage technology?(Select all that apply)Respondents:n=

25、1138Energy Storage:Usage and OutlookEnergy Storage Backup Run TimesTwo in five respondents(38%)said that their backup run times were more than 10 minutes,while three quarters(73%)expected their run times to either go up(35%)or not change(38%).Respondents:n=30-639What are your UPS or energy storage b

26、ackup run times?How do you see your UPS or energy storage backup run times changing in the future?Which of the following best describes your organizations data center(s)?How do you see your UPS or energy storage backup run times changing in the future?Respondents:n=Existing Backup System EvaluationO

27、nly a third of respondents(34%)said they completely trust their existing backup system.Of those remaining two-thirds,more than half(57%)felt that the failure point of their existing backup system was human error,followed by the transfer switch(36%)and generator(24%).Do you trust your existing backup

28、 system?Where do you believe the failure point is?Respondents:n=111Respondents who did not say “Yes,completely”(n=74)Energy Storage:Usage and OImportance of SustainabilityFour in five respondents(81%)said that sustainability criteria were important(very important+somewhat important)in their power sy

29、stem buying decisions.Sustainability EffortsNearly two-thirds of respondents(64%)said that they are assessing the sustainability performance of their supply chain.Two thirds(63%)said that their organizations sustainability programs have resulted in some cost reductions,with one in five(19%)seeing si

30、gnificant cost reductions.Their sustainability efforts have also resulted in better product choices with 59%seeing significantly better product choices or somewhat better product choices.How important are sustainability criteria in your power system buying decisions?Do you assess the sustainability

31、performance of your supply chain?Have your organizations sustainability programs/efforts resulted in reduced costs?Have your organizations sustainability programs/efforts resulted in better product choices?Energy Storage:Usage and OutlookRespondents:n=112Respondents:n=115Respondents:n=113Respondents

32、:n=Open Ended Questions&AnswersEnhanced Energy Efficiency Dynamic Load Management:AI can optimize the distribution of workloads across servers,reducing overall power consumption by ensuring that servers operate at optimal efficiency.Predictive Maintenance:AI can predict when components are likely to

33、 fail,allowing for timely maintenance that avoids energy wastage from malfunctioning equipment.Improved Energy Storage Management Intelligent Battery Management Systems:AI can enhance the performance and lifespan of battery systems by managing charge and discharge cycles more effectively and predict

34、ing battery health and replacement needs.Integration with Renewable Energy:AI can manage the integration of renewable energy sources with energy storage systems,optimizing the use of renewable energy and reducing reliance on grid power.Reduced Power Consumption AI-Driven Cooling Solutions:AI can opt

35、imize cooling systems in real-time,adjusting temperatures and airflow to minimize power consumption while maintaining optimal operating conditions for servers.Energy-Efficient Algorithms:AI can develop and implement more energy-efficient algorithms for data processing,reducing the overall power requ

36、irements of the data center.AI is likely to have a mixed impact on power requirements and energy storage technology in data centers.While it may increase power demands due to the computational intensity of AI workloads,it also offers opportunities for optimizing energy efficiency and driving advance

37、ments in energy storage technologies.It will be important for data centers to balance these factors and leverage AI to achieve sustainable and efficient operations.Artificial intelligence(AI)will significantly impact power requirements and energy storage technology at data centers by increasing powe

38、r consumption due to the intensive computational needs of AI workloads and specialized hardware.However,AI can also drive improvements in energy efficiency through optimized operations,intelligent power management,and advancements in battery technology.Additionally,AI will enhance the integration of

39、 renewable energy sources and smart grid management,contributing to a more sustainable and efficient power infrastructure in data centers while reducing their carbon footprint.How do you feel artificial intelligence(AI)will impact power requirements and energy storage technology at your data center(

40、s)?A N S W E R SQ U E S T I O N12AI will require more power.Energy storage will become more important to our operations.Open Ended Questions&AnswersAI will be a game changer for the power requirement and energy storage.AI is growing exponentially;it is hard to say how much but it will have impactAI

41、will be a useful tool in power analysis and trending that will increase efficiency in power utilization.AI obviously increases power needs which in turn increases the load on UPSs.It also increases the cooling needs.AI will impact DCIM(Data Center Infra management)in a very Strategic manner in terms

42、 of PUE,Power EfficiencyAI will require more networking and computing equipment which as always will require more powerBeing able to predict quicker possible power loss or failure due to climate.AI will require more electricity load and energy storage technology to cater for the higher loads of GPUs

43、It has already made a large impact for us;nearly doubled UPS requirements.AI will demand a similar amount of power overall in a data hall but concentrated in a smaller amount of IT space.The load profile of AI processing creates issues back to the utility and very large issues with a generator.These

44、 loads can also put strain on batteries that may have to absorb the load changes.We are looking at alternatives and supplements like supercaps to mitigate load changes.Better assessments,recommendations,and choices.Higher demand and more stress on supply chainHigher density of powerPower requirement

45、s and energy storage will go upWe think that AI will substantially impact operational efficiencyWill certainly make things easier for moderating power.Will increase consumptionWill increase it 3x timeA lot.I would recommend a human element as a control.AI can optimize energy usage within data center

46、s by dynamically adjusting cooling,lighting,and computing resources based on real-time data analytics.This can lead to more efficient use of power,reducing overall energy consumption.Added power and cooling will be required.As reliable higher capacity and density UPS units are available,they will be

47、 added over time.Densities moving toward 50+kw/rack and time to power becoming a huge constraint;power costs are increasing and will have to figure out microgrid solutionsAbility to help identify predictive power consumption and availability,and dynamic balance of power to meet hi-usage times.Increa

48、sing AI usage will result in a corresponding increase in power demands and uptime requirements increasing power requirements significantly.Require 10 x electricity and therefore power needs.Need to further ensure there isnt a single point of failure in backup systems.How do you feel artificial intel

49、ligence(AI)will impact power requirements and energy storage technology at your data center(s)?A N S W E R SQ U E S T I O NClients want more power that we do not have.Demand is growing exponentially13Open Ended Questions&AnswersDo not see any additional impact.We primarily use AI IoT nodes to connec

50、t to mobile data centerI believe it will be huge impact.It will have much more capabili-ties and less human errorI fear that AI will consume a majority of the power grid at an exponential rateIt will eventually and continue to make bigger impact and con-trols of data center usages,all areasSome of i

51、t is good,and some is bad.It still needs much research and development.That would be great if we could have AI in place to analyze the efficiency.Enhance power management and restart timesMore rack KW loadingOnly increase power needsShould increase power requirement.THATs a very good question!To soo

52、n to know.unknownVa a ser mas consumo de energia y recursosVery muchWill demand higher power in the near futureAI has not been implemented in our systemsAI is here to stay and AI in future is oilI just feel like it will make datacenters more necessary.Increase demand significantly.Increase in demand

53、 for precision coolingIncrease power requirementIt will drive cost and all other factors up.It will have a major impact on the power requirementsLoad balance calcs and automated stopsLoad will go up;backup time will stay the same or not be required.Low impactThe high-power drives strong demand on co

54、pper as a natural resource and will have copper supply in a tight balance for years to come.Training systems may not need backup power,since runs can be checkpointed.Significant savings by leaving out UPS and generatorsI believe that it is too early to allow deep AI integration but be-lieve that it

55、is inevitable that there will be AI used for efficiency and test scenarios.It is going to be very enormous,and I think it will see data centers resulting from sourcing energy from a nonrenewable energy because of the high-power consumption that AI needs.How do you feel artificial intelligence(AI)wil

56、l impact power requirements and energy storage technology at your data center(s)?A N S W E R SQ U E S T I O NNeed for availability certainty(six nines plus)driving need for both new primary power,backup power and storage;also beginning to use availability and risk assessment to identify power failur

57、e weak spots14Open Ended Questions&AnswersAI will be an aggregated valueAre you kidding me?Its a huge impact.Could helpDo not knowI think these are scary times.IncreaseIncreaseN/AN/ANo answer at this time.We are still exploring.no lo se aun.No thoughts in that area unless major cost savingsNot sureN

58、ot usedsignificant impactsignificantlysignificantlyHow do you feel artificial intelligence(AI)will impact power requirements and energy storage technology at your data center(s)?A N S W E R SQ U E S T I O N15Open Ended Questions&AnswersWhat do you need out of your battery backup/energy storage techn

59、ology that you are not getting today?A N S W E R SQ U E S T I O NOut of 78 responses,the top priorities listed were,in order of frequency:long life,reliability,sustainability,cost reduction,increased backup capacity,smaller footprint,and improved monitoring,among other factors.Scalability:Ability to

60、 scale up energy storage capacity as AI workloads grow.High Energy Density:Higher energy density for sustained power during computationally intensive AI workloads.Fast Charging and Discharging:Rapid charging and discharging capabilities to meet dynamic power requirements.Long Cycle Life:Longer cycle

61、 life to withstand frequent charge and discharge cycles.Enhanced Efficiency:Improved energy efficiency for reduced energy costs and environmental impact.Intelligent Management and Monitoring:Integrated intelligent management and monitoring for optimized utilization and proactive maintenance.Safety a

62、nd Reliability:Reliable and safe operation to ensure uninterrupted AI system performance.Environmental Sustainability:Sustainable solutions with low environmental impact and minimal reliance on rare or hazardous resources.Existing facilities do not have available space for significantly greater stor

63、age capacity.Higher density energy storage may reduce the modifications necessary to the buildings to accommodate the higher power levels required for AI and HPC.Out of our battery backup and energy storage technology,we need higher energy density to store more power in a smaller footprint,faster ch

64、arging and discharging capabilities to handle peak loads efficiently,longer lifespan to reduce replacement frequency and costs,improved reliability to ensure uninterrupted power supply,and better integration with renewable energy sources to enhance sustainability and reduce our carbon footprint.Addi

65、tionally,we seek more advanced management systems that can use AI to optimize energy use and maintenance,ensuring maximum efficiency and performance.16Better cycle life and quicker recharge after a discharge.More choice in fire-safe chemistries.Open Ended Questions&Answers10,000%assurance it will wo

66、rkAvailability and cost reduction on mandated technologyBetter Battery Management MetricsBetter capacityBetter lifetime cost/performanceBetter monitoringBetter monitoring solutions for 3rd party integrationCompact sizesGetter storage capacity for a longer period of timeLess physical spaceMore enviro

67、nment friendly.Longer life.longer durationsReduced costs.More sustainability.SustainabilityBackup power is okay-more concerned of long-term blackoutLow maintenance costScalability and limited OEM support in the regionUptimeCost modulationEfficiency,longevity and costLong lifeMore storageSpace saving

68、Automatic load changeData Lakehouse and electric vehicle,charging powerLongevityRemote management controlunwavering performanceBetter communication and issue managementThe ability to at a bare minimum detect issues before they become larger problemsLonger lifeReliabilitySustainable roadmap for futur

69、e deploymentsLess issue on UPS and more issue on primary power sourcing;for UPS needs to be able to scale to support higher densities with out encumbering footprintEnsuring that energy storage solutions have a long lifespan with minimal degradation over time is crucial.Many current technologies may

70、face issues like capacity fade or reduced performance after repeated charge-discharge cycles.What do you need out of your battery backup/energy storage technology that you are not getting today?A N S W E R SQ U E S T I O N17Open Ended Questions&AnswersGreater reliabilityHigh end“push notifications”L

71、ower cost,grid complianceMaybe less FPsMore backup capacityMore capacity,longer runtimes,higher voltages and ameperageMore energy with more stabilityMore interaction with utility servicesCurrently we are not in need of the OOB very urgently,it can be a supplementary option in the next 5 years.Nothin

72、g.Our UPSs always perform when needed.We have 100%power availability in all our Datacenters.We are getting what we need but like to so innovation and growth is sustainabilityWe have continuous power system.Need improvement to coupling design for higher reliability and extended life.Need to regiment

73、and monitor a little betterN/ANothingSmarter wayWe are good with Wet cells.We are happy with our highbred approachAll goodN/ANoneCurrently nothingIm good right now.In the short term we have no requirementsIm not sureNeed to be upgraded with the latest and efficientN/ANot sureOur cost are low,thats o

74、ur priority.Technology upgradesN/ANo soy experto en energia.Nothing satisfied with current setupSomehow,the charging time is a bit longer than expectedN/ANew technology is on the way;)What do you need out of your battery backup/energy storage technology that you are not getting today?A N S W E R SQ

75、U E S T I O NIt will be very high in the Priority listJust more of itMayor capacidad menor costo18Other(please specify)Responses Which of the following best describes your job level?Other responsesPlease rate each battery type based on the following criteria.Other responsesHow do you see your UPS or

76、 energy storage backup run times changing in the future?Other responsesWhere do you believe the failure point is?Other responsesWhich of the following is driving the changes you are considering to your energy storage technology?Other responsesFor CENTRALIZED UPS,what type of energy storage does your

77、 organization use?Other responsesA N S W E R SA N S W E R SA N S W E R SA N S W E R SA N S W E R SA N S W E R SQ U E S T I O NQ U E S T I O NQ U E S T I O NQ U E S T I O NQ U E S T I O NQ U E S T I O NAccount DirectorN/AN/AN/Acooling requirements,floor spaceDont knowAssistant Sales ManagerExsGravity

78、 storageBusiness DevelopmentIm not sureProprietary systemWe supply copper bus bar onlySales Operations ManagerunsureOrder Management Coordinatornot nanot surePower,Space,Cooling EngineerunawareunawareN/AunawareConstruction/CX EngineerCost;ethical material use(avoid cobalt)N/A19MethodologyEndeavor Bu

79、siness Intelligence and Data Center Frontier conducted data collection and analysis on behalf of ZincFive Inc.The data was collected from June 26 to July 19,2024,resulting in 117 qualified survey responses.The methodology adheres to standard marketing research methods,practices,and procedures.20Abou

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81、ges the safety and sustainability of nickel-zinc chemistry to provide unparalleled high power density and performance for mission critical applications.ZincFive is a privately held company based in Tualatin,Oregon.For more information,visit Contact ZincFiveContact ZincFive today to learn more about its innovative NiZn technology and Immediate Power Solutions(IPS) 2024 ZincFive,Inc.