Sabey Announces Alternative-Fuel Generator Pilot at Austin Campus

Sabey Data Centers has announced a pilot testing hydrotreated vegetable oil as the primary fuel for backup generators at its Austin campus.

The trial concerns the operation of standby power equipment, adding another technology development to the company’s data center program.

The announcement does not identify a new campus construction award. Fuel sourcing, generator compatibility, trial duration and any required equipment modifications still need to be established.

A supplier, installation contractor and commercial rollout timetable were not disclosed in the supplied information.