Overview
ServerDomes’ biomimetic geodesic design eliminates HVAC systems and dramatically reduces water usage through natural airflow and thermal buoyancy. This approach yields exceptional sustainability metrics and operational savings, making ServerDomes an ideal solution for energy-intensive, environmentally conscious data center operations.
1. Energy Efficiency
Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE)
- ServerDomes PUE: 1.13
- Industry Average PUE: 1.5 – 2.0 (source: Uptime Institute)
- Energy Savings:
- Up to 34% less energy consumption
- For a 5MW IT load, ServerDomes consumes approx. 565 kW less overhead power continuously
- Annual savings: ~4.95 million kWh
Cost Impact (Energy)
- Assumed energy rate: $0.10/kWh
- Annual energy savings per dome:
- ~$495,000/year
- Over 10 years: $5M+ per dome
2. Water Efficiency
Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE)
- ServerDomes WUE: 0.1 L/kWh
- Traditional WUE: ~1.25 L/kWh (ASHRAE standard average)
- Water Savings:
- ~92% reduction in water use
- For a 5MW dome operating 24/7:
- Traditional: ~54.75 million liters/year
- ServerDomes: ~4.38 million liters/year
- Savings: ~50.37 million liters/year per dome
Cost Impact (Water)
- Assumed water cost: $1.50 per 1,000 gallons (~$0.396/m³)
- Annual water savings per dome:
- ~$19,900/year
- Over 10 years: nearly $200,000+
3. Carbon Footprint Reduction
- Energy savings: ~4.95M kWh/year = ~3,500 metric tons CO₂e avoided annually
- Water processing savings: Additional CO₂e reduction due to decreased municipal treatment and pumping
4. Environmental Resilience
- No reliance on HVAC or evaporative cooling systems, reducing vulnerability to:
- Climate volatility
- Water restrictions
- Mechanical failure or refrigerant-related hazards
5. Cumulative Impact (Per Dome, 10-Year Horizon)
| Metric | Traditional DC | ServerDomes | 10-Year Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Use (kWh) | 149.65M | 99.15M | 50.5M kWh |
| Energy Cost | $14.96M | $9.91M | ~$5.05M |
| Water Use (liters) | 547.5M | 43.8M | ~503.7M liters |
| Water Cost | $204,375 | $16,425 | ~$187,950 |
| CO₂e Emissions | 35,000 MT | 24,500 MT | ~10,500 MT CO₂e saved |
Conclusion
ServerDomes’ patented geodesic architecture and passive airflow system delivers unmatched environmental performance. Over a 10-year period, each dome saves millions in energy and water costs, avoids over 10,000 tons of carbon emissions, and sets a new benchmark for sustainable data center infrastructure.