Energy-efficient Airflow Management for Green Data Centres: Principles, Practices and Retrofit Approaches

Overview

The Energy-efficient Airflow Management for Green Data Centres course is part of the Environment and Conservation Fund's Green Building Education and Capacity Building Programmes. This micro-credential course aims to provide in-depth knowledge and practical strategies for improving energy efficiency in data centres, which are known for their high energy consumption and waste heat generation.

Participants will learn about the principles of airflow management, including hot/cold aisle separation, and how to implement retrofit strategies such as containment and real-time sensor monitoring. The course will cover key topics such as the relationship between airflow management and Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), common airflow challenges, and dynamic airflow control using operational data.

Led by Dr. Danny C.K. Ko, General Manager of Olabs Technology Company Limited, this workshop is designed for data centre designers, operators, and HVAC engineers. The event will take place on November 24, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Jockey Club Environmental Building in Kowloon Tong, with an option to attend online. Participants can earn 2 CPD hours and will receive a certificate of attendance for completing the course. Registration is available through the provided link.