Together with TIM Enterprise, the TIM business unit that supports large companies and public administration in their digital transformation journey, GETEC has established a renewable energy project for the Lombard municipality in northern Italy. This involves repurposing the heat produced by a data centre to provide heating and hot water for local households in the ALER district.     

The first project of its kind in Italy shows how innovative energy solutions can benefit businesses and residences across a municipality, while also reducing natural gas consumption and CO₂ emissions. The thermal energy generated by the Rozzano Data Centre is captured and redirected via heat exchangers and pumps. With the support of Atmos, a GETEC subsidiary, the heated water reaches the buildings through a system of underground pipes. 

Making municipalities more efficient and sustainable

Using heat that would otherwise be lost improves energy efficiency for the Lombard municipality, and it demonstrates how the energy transition can positively impact cities, the environment and local communities. Additionally, the use of innovative digital technologies optimises the operation of the energy plants, improves operational efficiency and enables real-time control of energy resources. The unique project is part of the commitment of GETEC and TIM Enterprise to make municipalities more sustainable and improve the quality of life for residents. 

Turning data centres into a heat source for residences  

Data centres consume significant amounts of energy, mainly to prevent overheating. Capturing the waste heat from the Rozzano Data Centre saves around 3,500 tonnes of CO₂ per year, which corresponds to the positive environmental effect of more than 17,500 newly planted trees. The initiative is proof that customised energy solutions integrated with local networks can accelerate decarbonisation and benefit residents.