"The first report highlights the significant gap between policy goals and available data. No clear picture of energy consumption has emerged because data is often missing or of poor quality."
"Only a minority of data centers submitted data. Some member states submitted nothing at all, resulting in a fragmented picture in which reliable conclusions are difficult to draw."
"The data quality was sometimes so low that corrections were necessary. There were cases where IT consumption was reported as higher than a facility's total energy consumption, which is impossible."
"A major stumbling block is the colocation model, where providers manage infrastructure while customers control servers and operational data, complicating the formation of a complete picture."
New regulations in Europe aim to improve data center sustainability insights, but initial results show limited effectiveness. Many operators lack sufficient or accurate data, with only a minority submitting reports. The Energy Efficiency Directive requires larger data centers to report on energy and water usage, but the data collected is often incomplete or inconsistent. The colocation model complicates data accuracy, as customers control operational data while providers manage infrastructure. Measurement methods for indicators like PUE are better documented, but overall data quality remains a significant challenge.
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