Data Centre Cooling's Future: Stulz Explores Direct Liquid Cooling at DCW & Tech Show Paris
Data Centre World Paris and Tech Show Paris are set to explore the future of data centre cooling. Stulz, a leading cooling solutions provider, will delve into the shift towards Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) and hybrid systems at the upcoming events.
Traditional air cooling is struggling to keep up with soaring data centre densities, now reaching 1MW per rack. AI's acceleration and increased GPU power are exacerbating this challenge. Didier Ronsen, Managing Director of Stulz France, will lead a session at Tech Show Paris (5-6 November 2026) on adapting data centres to these rising heat challenges.
Attendees can expect insights into hybrid cooling architectures and real-world deployments. New liquid-cooled systems are promising Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) ratios as low as 1.2, significantly improving energy efficiency. These systems handle 80% of the thermal load, with air handling only 20%. This shift is expected to accelerate between 2026 and 2027, aligning with global AI infrastructure buildouts.
Professionals building facilities today are urged to prepare for these changes now, not later. The session targets infrastructure managers, cloud architects, facilities directors, and operators facing density challenges from AI, HPC, and immersive tech.
Stulz's exploration of Direct Liquid Cooling and hybrid systems at Data Centre World Paris, and Didier Ronsen's session at Tech Show Paris, highlight the industry's response to escalating heat challenges in data centres. These events signal a shift towards more efficient, liquid-cooled systems, preparing professionals for the future of data centre cooling.
