Chad McCarthy, Co-Founder and CTO of nLighten, to Discuss the Role of Data Centres in Grid Stability and the Energy Transition
Chad McCarthy, Co-Founder and CTO of nLighten (Source: nLighten)
Amsterdam, 27 February 2025 – nLighten, a leading digital infrastructure platform and a frontrunner in the European data center market, will be present at Datacloud Energy & ESG Europe 2025, taking place on 5-6 March in Brussels. This high-profile conference brings together key players from the data centre, energy, and sustainability sectors to discuss solutions for managing energy consumption, enhancing efficiency, and meeting evolving regulatory demands. With over 500 industry leaders and experts in attendance, the event provides a vital forum for collaboration on sustainable energy strategies, digital infrastructure advancements, and ESG compliance.
As part of the event, Chad McCarthy, Chief Technology Officer of nLighten, will join a panel discussion on 6 March from 9:55 to 10:35 AM, titled: “Data Centres as an Enabler of Grid Stability Amidst the Green Transition”. This panel will examine how growing reliance on renewable energy impacts grid stability, the necessity for grid balancing solutions, and the contributions data centres can make to ensure reliable power management while maintaining operational resilience. The discussion will also cover financial considerations, potential revenue streams, and incentives for data centres to engage in grid stabilization efforts.
Having been a trailblazer in edge data centres and sustainable infrastructure, nLighten is committed to integrating its facilities with local energy grids to support grid stabilization and decarbonization efforts. Through sector coupling, nLighten’s data centres actively contribute to balancing supply and demand fluctuations, enhancing energy efficiency while reinforcing resilient digital infrastructure. To further prove its commitment, nLighten has developed the Integrated Carbon-Free Energy (CFE) Score, a metric designed to provide a comprehensive assessment of sustainability impact. By incorporating sector coupling, heat reuse, onsite renewable generation, and energy storage, this score sets a new industry benchmark for measuring and improving environmental responsibility. With these innovations, nLighten is not only redefining the role of data centres in the energy transition but also offering a transparent and quantifiable approach to sustainability.
More information on nLighten’s presence at Datacloud Energy & ESG Europe: https://datacloudenergy.com/
About nLighten
nLighten is a digital infrastructure platform focused on developing and operating innovative edge data centers across Europe’s key economic hubs. Its strategically distributed data centers deliver best-in-class network access to enterprises, private users, and the mobile workforce. nLighten is working towards establishing a pan-European presence in all major cities and smaller business hubs.
Its edge data centers are close, coupled, and connected: By being closer to customers and users, nLighten ensures low-latency access and high availability for businesses, mobile workforces, and private users. With a strong commitment to sustainability, nLighten’s data centers will be coupled with the local community, contributing to grid stability while minimizing environmental impact. Connected to an extensive network of carriers and service providers, nLighten empowers seamless, real-time data connectivity throughout Europe.
Founded in 2021 by a core team with years of experience and a wide-ranging expertise in the data center industry and backed by I Squared Capital, a leading global infrastructure investor, nLighten is setting new standards for digital infrastructure in Europe.
For Further Information:
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Mariska van Beukering Vice President Marketing Tel.: +44 (0)7553628129 E-Mail: marketing@nlighten.eu |
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