Joshua Feinberg inquires about Mark Bjornsgaard's journey in the data center industry.
Bjornsgaard explains that his path began eight years ago with a company called British Gas, inspired by Microsoft's 2011 white paper on capturing heat from data centers.
Initially, the industry wasn't ready for heat reuse, but now it is.
Bjornsgaard highlights that reusing heat can extend electricity use, making power connections faster.
He also notes that Microsoft coined the term "data furnace" in their white paper.
This video is excerpted from the podcast Ep. #40 Mark Bjornsgaard, Founder and CEO of Deep Green Technologies | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast.
Outline
Journey to Data Center Heat Reuse
- Joshua Feinberg inquires about Mark Bjornsgaard's path to founding a business focused on heat reuse and sustainability in the data center industry.
- Mark Bjornsgaard explains that his journey was circular, starting with a company called British Gas in the UK eight years ago.
- The industry was not initially ready for the concept of heat reuse, so it kept the business on the shelf until the timing was right.
- Mark credits Microsoft's 2011 white paper for providing a foundational idea and coining the term "data furnace."
- The industry's readiness and the struggle to find power in the data center sector have made heat reuse a timely and transformative concept.
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