以技术哲学思想审视数据中心的能源体系

Examining the energy system of data centers through the philosophy of technology

数据中心近30年的蓬勃发展主要依托市场的发展与实用技术的耦合,但在不断演进的过程中欠缺科学、系统的思辨方法,在多元技术齐头并进的业态下不断试错与优选,以实践探索技术方向。为避免数据中心能源体系混乱的局面,以技术哲学指导数据中心能源系统的发展路径,通过对核心能源问题的深刻逻辑分析,思索能源的来源、用能的方式方法、解决能源传输与分配的的路径、剖析能源效率与能源对冲问题、能源智能化原则、安全问题的核心等,能够规避可预见的错误,在更高层面分析和理解数据中心能源方面的挑战,认知根源并寻求破解机会。

The vigorous development of data centers in the past 30 years has mainly relied on the coupling of market development and practical technology.However,in the process of continuous evolution,there is a lack of scientific and systematic thinking methods.In the business model of multiple technologies advancing simultaneously,continuous trial and error and optimization are needed to explore technological directions through practice.To avoid the chaotic situation of data center energy system,the development path of data center energy system is guided by technical philosophy.Through a profound logical analysis of core energy issues,we consider the sources of energy,the ways and methods of energy consumption,the paths to solve energy transmission and distribution,analyze energy efficiency and energy hedging issues,the principles of energy intelligence,and the core of security issues.This can avoid foreseeable errors,analyze and understand the challenges in data center energy at a higher level,recognize the root causes,and seek opportunities for solutions.