European data centers navigate green energy options and strategies

atNorth · April 22, 2026 · ✓ verified

DatacenterDynamics broadcasted a discussion on March 12 exploring how European data center operators source and manage power.

  • Main announcement: DatacenterDynamics hosted a broadcast on March 12 featuring industry experts including Chris Larsen, CTO at atNorth, covering strategies such as power purchase agreements (PPAs), energy attribute certificates (EACs), and on-site generation to help operators balance cost, sustainability, and grid constraints.
  • Background and details: The discussion emphasized optimizing hybrid energy portfolios and aligning short-term decisions with long-term business and environmental goals in response to rising energy demand and increasing regulatory pressure across Europe; the full discussion is available at the provided DatacenterDynamics link.