A new eco-friendly data centre in Peterborough has celebrated its official opening.
The DSM Group has completed a significant investment in its facilities at The Old Hangar, Elton Road, Wansford, to create a state-of-the-art eco-friendly data centre
Chief executive Mike Richardson said: “We are thrilled to unveil our new data centre, which is a huge step forward in sustainable technology.”
Scores of business people attended the official opening at the former World War II air hangar, which offered guests a chance to view the new look premises as well as enjoying a range of displays and entertainments.
The centre, which provides disaster recovery facilities for businesses, has created a 200 kW solar farm and an on-site lake which is filled with rain water from the hangar roof to ensure the centre can be kept water-cooled with the facilities being solar powered. There is also an on-site nature reserve.
The centre was officially declared open by the Mayor of Peterborough Councillor Marco Cereste and the Mayoress of Peterborough Maddalena Cereste and the North West Cambridgeshire MP Sam Carling.
Chief executive Mike Richardson said: “We are thrilled to unveil our new data centre, which is a huge step forward in sustainable technology.”
5. Opening of new Eco Data Centre at Sibson employee Freddie Briffett takes a dip in the pond
DSM employee Freddie Briffett goes for a fun dip in new the pool created at the company's new eco data centre near Peterborough Photo: David Lowndes
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Guests at the opening of DSM's new Eco Data Centre at Sibson, Peterborough, take part in a game of hook a duck in the newly created pond Photo: David Lowndes