QTS
TRAVIS WRIGHT TITLE : VICE PRESIDENT OF ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY
the energy used with renewables , we are removing that flat , predictable baseload energy , and replacing it with unpredictable intermittent generation . This causes instability in the grid .
“ We need to keep our eye on the ball ,” Wright adds , “ if the goal is to decarbonise the grid , then we need to do it in a thoughtful way that allows us to serve society without destabilising the grid . Until we solve the storage problem , we need to focus on carbon-free energy that provides baseload energy .
“ Carbon-free is the focus , but we still intend to source the maximum amount of renewable power possible . As an industry , this challenge will be made possible once we start to solve storage challenges associated with energy from renewable sources .”
EXECUTIVE BIO
Travis Wright is the Vice
President of Energy and Sustainability . He pioneered QTS ’ environmental and sustainability strategies and has been the driving force behind QTS ’ expanding sustainability leadership position . He played a key role in the development of QTS ’ Environmental , Sustainability and Governance ( ESG ) report – one of the first in the data centre industry – that documents QTS ’ commitment to procure 100 % of its power from carbon free sources .
Under his leadership , QTS has become one of the largest users of green power among all data centre companies and the 13th largest among Top Tech & Telecom companies overall . Travis was instrumental in QTS being awarded the prestigious GRESB benchmark ranking QTS # 1 among data centres for ESG initiatives globally .