Cloud&Heat

About Cloud&Heat

Cloud&Heat Technologies GmbH, founded in 2011 by Jens Struckmeier, positions itself at the intersection of high-performance computing and energy efficiency. The company originated from a concept to utilize the waste heat generated by servers for practical purposes, such as heating buildings and hot water. This core idea addresses two significant operational expenditures for data centers: energy consumption for computing and the subsequent cooling required. The company is headquartered in Dresden, Germany.

The business operates in the sustainable data center and cloud computing market, targeting clients that require robust and scalable IT infrastructure but are also conscious of energy costs and environmental impact. Its business model revolves around providing data center solutions, from individual server racks to complete data center builds, that are both water-cooled and designed for heat recovery. Revenue is generated through the sale and deployment of this hardware, alongside managed cloud services (IaaS and PaaS) built upon its energy-efficient infrastructure. This dual approach allows them to cater to customers who want to own their infrastructure and those who prefer a cloud-based, operational expenditure model.

Cloud&Heat's product portfolio includes custom-built, hot-water-cooled server systems. A key feature of their technology is the direct liquid cooling system, which is significantly more effective at heat dissipation than traditional air cooling, allowing for higher rack density and performance. The captured thermal energy, in the form of heated water up to 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit), can then be integrated into a building's heating system, creating a secondary value stream from a resource that is typically wasted. This creates a distinct selling proposition centered on reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) by lowering energy bills for both computation and heating. The company emphasizes data sovereignty and security, offering private and hybrid cloud solutions that comply with European data protection standards like GDPR.