Course Description

As part of ongoing discussions around Data Center decarbonization, there's been considerable media attention paid to how the diesel generator, a mainstay of backup power to the mission-critical sector, is aligned with sustainability.

By completing this activity, you will have a greater awareness of the main issues of the dirty diesel debate, and be able to engage in professional discussions on the key concerns and considerations related to diesel generator use.

This e-learning module forms part of the DCD>Academy online-learning library and can be used towards DCP or DCS recertification.

Learning Objectives

By completing this activity, you will deepen your knowledge of the main issues of the dirty diesel debate, and be able to engage in professional discussions about the following:

• The practical realities behind continued diesel generator use and the emerging biofuel alternatives
• Issues surrounding the adoption of hydrogen fuel, what is meant by Demand Response schemes, and how they can help to reduce emissions
• The sustainability advantages of changing fuel, the increased performance associated with HVO, and the case for using software to reduce the need for backup diesel generators.