Karl Rabe

Karl Rabe, founder of WoodenDataCenter and co-lead of the Open Compute Project’s Data Center Facilities group, dives into the fascinating world of sustainable data centers. He discusses how colocating data centers with renewable energy sources like wind farms can slash carbon emissions. Rabe explores the innovative use of cross-laminated timber in construction, highlighting its benefits. He also emphasizes replacing traditional diesel generators with cleaner alternatives and the crucial role of modular, open-source hardware in achieving sustainability and transparency.