1. Introduction: Setting the Stage
1.1 The Impact of the New Digital Economy on Data Centers
1.1.1 Data Centers Are Emerging as a Target for New Energy Innovations
1.1.2 Data Center Growth Trends
2. Data Centers and Microgrids: Finding Common Ground
2.1 Mutual Goals of Data Centers and Microgrids
2.1.1 Identification of Mission Critical Loads
2.1.2 Focus on Uptime
2.1.3 Leveraging Existing Utility Grid Infrastructure
2.2 How Advanced Microgrids Differ from Traditional Data Centers
2.2.1 Resilience Focused on Intelligent Networking of Cleaner Onsite Assets
2.2.2 Utility Relationship Evolves to Bidirectional Value Exchanges
2.2.3 Smart Controls Optimize Diversity of DER
2.3 Data Centers Drive Commercial and Industrial Microgrid Growth
3. Data Center Segments and Size Dynamics
3.1 Data Center Market Segment Impacts and New Notions on Distributed Resiliency
3.1.1 Centralized Data Center
3.1.2 Regional Data Centers
3.1.3 Localized or Edge Data Centers
3.2 The Hybridization of Data Centers
3.2.1 Case Study: Next Generation Distributed Resiliency
4. Why Microgrid as A Service?
4.1 Key Challenges to Moving Forward with a Microgrid
4.1.1 Parallel Paths for Data Center and Military Bases
4.1.2 Understanding the True TCO
4.1.3 Lack of Experience with Variable Renewable Resource Integration
4.1.4 Knowledge of New Advanced Batteries is Limited
4.2 New Microgrid Business Models Emerging
4.2.1 Moving Closer to Plug-and-Play
4.2.2 How Microgrid as a Service Works
4.2.2.1 What if the Microgrid Vendor Defaults on Obligations?
4.2.2.2 Selection of an Experienced and Financially Sound Partner Is Key
5. Five Key Takeaways for Data Centers
5.1 Why Microgrids are Better than Traditional Approaches for Meeting Uptime Goals
5.1.1 How New Generation Assets Make Microgrids Attractive
5.1.2 How New Opportunities for Demand Management Translate into Revenue
5.1.3 How Digital Grid Trends Point to Microgrids as a Data Center Solution
5.1.4 The Critical Role of Data Management Tools
5.1.5 MaaS Shifts Risk to the Experts
6. Acronym and Abbreviation List7. Table of Contents
8. Table of Charts and Figures
9. Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes