The Energy–Water–Data Centre Nexus
The Energy–Water–Data Centre Nexus
DURATION
On going
DURATION
On going
CLIENT
Government, Water Utilities, Data Centres
CLIENT
Government, Water Utilities, Data Centres
Research
Research
Water
Water
PROJECT OVERVIEW
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Meta Moto’s Upcycle Symbiosis provides a cyber-physical infrastructure plan that co-locates high-performance data centres with advanced water treatment, anaerobic digestion, and energy recovery. Created for jurisdictions managing data growth within carbon limits, it supports Industry 5.0-aligned utilities, digital twin governance, and modular infrastructure integration—based on decades of research, including NASA’s regenerative systems.
Meta Moto’s Upcycle Symbiosis provides a cyber-physical infrastructure plan that co-locates high-performance data centres with advanced water treatment, anaerobic digestion, and energy recovery. Created for jurisdictions managing data growth within carbon limits, it supports Industry 5.0-aligned utilities, digital twin governance, and modular infrastructure integration—based on decades of research, including NASA’s regenerative systems.
The Challenge
The Challenge
Data centre growth is causing unsustainable increases in water and energy use. Traditional grid-powered cooling systems require substantial amounts of freshwater and fossil-fuel electricity, which is unsustainable given the impacts of climate change and land limitations. Infrastructure planners need circular, policy-aligned system designs that integrate waste heat recycling, water reuse, and on-site energy production under digital management.
Data centre growth is causing unsustainable increases in water and energy use. Traditional grid-powered cooling systems require substantial amounts of freshwater and fossil-fuel electricity, which is unsustainable given the impacts of climate change and land limitations. Infrastructure planners need circular, policy-aligned system designs that integrate waste heat recycling, water reuse, and on-site energy production under digital management.
WHAT WE DID
WHAT WE DID
Meta Moto developed the Upcycle Symbiosis model, which incorporates solid oxide fuel cells, WRP heat recovery, closed-loop RO, and predictive control, all managed through digital twins. Its framework and modular design enable installation in urban areas with limited space and regional grid clusters. Our work supports feasibility assessments, policy integration, and multi-agency collaboration, reducing risks and enabling scalable, climate-friendly infrastructure development.
Meta Moto developed the Upcycle Symbiosis model, which incorporates solid oxide fuel cells, WRP heat recovery, closed-loop RO, and predictive control, all managed through digital twins. Its framework and modular design enable installation in urban areas with limited space and regional grid clusters. Our work supports feasibility assessments, policy integration, and multi-agency collaboration, reducing risks and enabling scalable, climate-friendly infrastructure development.
