A data center on any scale, from modular to hyperscale, can only perform as much compute function as its power supply will allow. In that sense, power is the ultimate enabler of data center operation. And power delivery is a top priority at every level of data center administration, from the macro level of utility supply, to the granular level of measuring consumption at each device. This discussion takes a wide-ranging look not just at the importance of power in a data center, but also at trends and innovations shaping the future of power supply for these facilities. It will examine how hyperscalers are generating their own power through renewable sources, the importance of reliable power supply as a site-selection criterion, methods and technologies for distributing power throughout a facility, the ability to measure power consumption at different points, and more.

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