Data centers' waste heat nudged to slightly higher temperature with low-cost solar collector; enables conversion to much more electricity

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1096912

"rooftop flat-plate collectors warm data center’s eco-friendly coolant stream before it reaches organic Rankine cycle compact power system... recovers 60-80% more electricity annually, >8% higher efficiency during sunny peak hours along with increased annual average efficiency, 5.5 to 16.5% cheaper electricity... off-the-shelf technology... behind-the-meter generator that gets stronger when the sun is out, right when cooling loads are highest”