Telent's Camberley Smart Lab project demonstrates how intelligent infrastructure can significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.
The initiative involved automated server scheduling to power down idle systems, reuse of existing hardware (PDUs and cabling), and cooling optimisation. These measures led to a reduction in energy use by up to 70 per cent, saving approximately 1,865 kg CO₂e per month (~25 tonnes annually).
Hardware reuse alone saved over £30,000, and monthly energy costs were reduced by 60–70 per cent. A centralised dashboard was also implemented for real-time power control and monitoring.
The Smart Lab serves as a blueprint for wider rollout across Telent sites and client solutions, reinforcing Telent’s leadership in sustainable digital infrastructure.
These benefits collectively contribute to a more sustainable and energy-efficient approach to IT infrastructure management.
Telent estimates that by implementing the Smart Lab system, we’ve reduced operational energy costs by up to 70 per cent and cut carbon emissions by approximately 1,865 kg CO₂e per month - equivalent to over 25 tonnes annually. Hardware reuse alone has saved more than £30,000, demonstrating how smart design can deliver both environmental and financial value
By rethinking how we power and manage our infrastructure, we’ve shown that sustainability and performance can go hand in hand. The Smart Lab proves that intelligent systems can cut emissions, reduce costs, and still deliver exactly what the business needs — when it needs it. It’s a scalable model that could benefit other Telent hubs and even our customers
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