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Be the first with the news that moves the market- TELUS and the Vector Institute have jointly announced the launch of the Energy Optimization System (EOS)
- EOS is a timely move that will help reduce operational costs and minimize electricity use in commercial buildings, precisely data centres, across Canada
- This collaborative development uses model-based reinforcement learning (MBRL) to fine-tune the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems across network locations
- TELUS is a leading communications technology company with $17 billion in annual revenue and 17 million customer connections spanning wireless, data, IP, voice, television, entertainment, video, and security
- TELUS Corporation (T) is up 1.519 per cent, trading at $32.75 per share at 1:21 pm ET
TELUS Corporation (T) and the Vector Institute have jointly announced the launch of the Energy Optimization System (EOS).
EOS is a timely move that will help reduce operational costs and minimize electricity use in commercial buildings, precisely data centres, across Canada.
This collaborative development uses model-based reinforcement learning (MBRL) to fine-tune the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems across network locations, allowing for energy-efficient temperature control.
Annually, an estimated 40 per cent of energy consumed across TELUS network locations is directed towards cooling telecommunications equipment, which is critical to maintaining optimal network performance.
TELUS team members collaborated with the Vector Institute to build and test a solution to reduce this number and create a more sustainable use of HVAC equipment in 24/7 data centers.
By optimizing HVAC systems with this new AI technology, it is possible to achieve significant energy savings in data centres and other network locations, reducing the overall environmental impact.
Results from a pilot test showed a decrease of almost 12 per cent in reduced annual electricity consumption in a small data centre.
“We wanted to find the most efficient opportunity for temperature control in data centres, one that considered both the environmental and economic costs, while also providing the best service for our customers,” said Jaime Tatis, Vice-president, Data Strategy and Enablement, TELUS.
The algorithm also considers the weather forecast to make a decision when to run cooling (either more expensive compressor cooling or less expensive free cooling) or heating to ensure a consistent temperature and better regulate temperatures during shoulder seasons.
“This is a brilliant example of how, together, our expertise in research and engineering can create value and make it easier to deploy leading AI research outcomes.,” said Deval Pandya, Director of AI Engineering at Vector.
As a founding sponsor of the Vector Institute, TELUS has committed to using this partnership to advance the AI ecosystem across Canada, producing an economic boost and creating meaningful impacts with technology.
The Vector Institute is an independent, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence, excelling in machine learning and deep learning.
TELUS Corporation (T) Stock is up 1.519 per cent, trading at $32.75 per share at 1:21 pm ET.
