Sustainable cooling for data centers: the "Clean Cooling for Data Centers 2025" report is coming soon.

Data center cooling is at the center of a profound technological evolution, driven by the exponential growth of digital infrastructure and the rise of artificial intelligence applications.

The new report “Clean Cooling for Data Centers 2025” , currently being completed, which is dedicated to sustainable cooling solutions for the sector, fits into this context.

The report analyzes the market dynamics and regulatory framework that are redefining data center cooling, with a particular focus on technologies based on natural refrigerants and low environmental impact systems.

The aim is to show how clean cooling solutions are becoming a key factor in supporting industry growth and increasing the energy efficiency of IT infrastructures.

Insights into emerging technologies

Key features of the report include a series of Deep Dives into innovative manufacturers and solutions, including:

• chillers and CRACs with natural refrigerants , designed for high-efficiency data center applications;
• single-phase immersion cooling systems , considered strategic for high-density computing applications;
• free cooling solutions through dry, evaporative and hybrid cooling.

Application cases and industrial strategies

The report also includes insights into real-world projects and market strategies:

• the use of propane (R290) chillers in European data centers, with a focus on reliability and efficiency compared to HFO alternatives;
• the evolution of immersion cooling technologies and the benefits in terms of performance and thermal management;
• the integration of hydrocarbon heat pumps for server cooling and heat recovery, with application examples in large colocation systems.

The report highlights how clean cooling companies now have the opportunity to strengthen their position in a rapidly expanding market, contributing to the development of more efficient, resilient, and sustainable data centers.

👉 The report is expected to be published soon, with additional case studies and interviews dedicated to data center cooling.