By using YEXIO data centers, Yorizon is driving the digital future - climate-friendly and powerful.Wood replaces concrete,100% green electricity supplies the hardware, and compact 2 - 4MW locations move from urban to rural areas.Efficiency and sustainability go hand in hand.
HOCHTIEF's next-generation YEXIO data centers are built according to a clear principle: as little land sealing as possible, but more space for nature.
Our aim is to significantly reduce land consumption compared to current standards. That is why we rely on YEXIO data centers, which use steel and concrete almost exclusively in the foundations, while the main part of the data center is built using sustainable timber construction.
This is possible thanks to Thomas-Krenn's slimline servers, which reduce the overall weight and thus enable timber constructions without compromising on performance or stability. The highly insulated construction reduces energy losses and keeps heating and cooling costs low in the long term.
And that's not all, because new trees are also being planted, which bind CO₂ in the long term and give our site a green face. Admittedly: This trick has not been reinvented. Nevertheless, it creates a place where growing IT infrastructures are not at odds with the environment.
Thanks to their compact power requirements of 2MW and 4MW, YEXIO data centers do not have to be located in urban agglomerations. This opens up new location options that enable better use of resources and infrastructure - on land and, if required, where secure data hubs are needed.
We use simulation tools to continuously analyze all processes - from cooling and power consumption to the use of materials. Our goal: a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of less than 1.1 in order to save not only costs but also valuable resources in the long term.
Cooling is unavoidable - but we are turning the tables. Instead of simply letting energy go to waste, we make it usable. By using closed water circuits, we reduce the need for fresh water and significantly lower the power consumption for fans and pumps.
We use direct water cooling from Thomas-Krenn, which primarily relies on direct liquid cooling of individual server components. With specially developed heat sinks, the waste heat is dissipated at over 60 degrees Celsius and reused sensibly - similar to a large instantaneous water heater, but much more efficient than conventional air cooling.
Our aim is to reduce cooling energy consumption by up to 40 %, and the waste heat generated is fed directly into local heating networks. This creates win-win situations: Municipalities heat swimming pools or sports halls efficiently, for example, while we further reduce our ecological footprint.
This circular idea strengthens regional value creation and shows that digital infrastructure and the common good can go hand in hand. The effects are not only measurable, but above all tangible - fewer emissions, lower costs and added value for the people of the region.
To keep CO₂ emissions as low as possible right from the start, we consistently rely on 100% renewable energy with YEXIO data centers. And even for unexpected situations, we think ahead and examine green alternatives to diesel generators.
The result: a system that is not only sustainable under ideal conditions, but also combines ecology and stability in exceptional situations.
"As little as possible, as much as necessary" - we configure our Thomas-Krenn hardware according to this principle. Water cooling allows the servers to be packed more densely, which reduces the need for plastics and rare metals. Thanks to the modular design, the hardware can also be quickly upgraded or downgraded as required without having to constantly purchase new parts.
The result: less material used and lower cooling requirements, as fewer components produce less heat. Discarded components are returned to the cycle by recycling or refurbishing them. In this way, we offer a high-performance, sustainable infrastructure that conserves resources and leaves room for growth.
For us, the issue of sustainability does not end at the property boundary. Forward-looking IT management helps to reduce the burden on the regional energy supply - from companies and public institutions to municipal operations.
And because we take transparency seriously, we disclose our progress: ESG-compliant reports, ISO 50001 certification for energy management and regular status updates make it clear where we stand and where we are still improving.
This way, our customers can be sure that our infrastructure is not only GDPR-compliant, but also makes a real contribution to a more sustainable future.