Journal of Korean Institute of Architectural Sustainable Environment and Building Systems ISSN:1976-6483(Print) 2586-0666(Online) 한국건축친환경설비학회논문집

Using the building energy efficiency rating evaluation program, this study analyzed the optimal region in terms of energy independence rate of data centers in 66 regions in Korea. Pyeongchang has the most advantageous energy consumption and Changwon has the most disadvantageous analysis, which is believed to have a greater impact on ambient air temperature than solar radiation. A 19.53% difference occurred as Pyeongchang was the most advantageous with an energy independence rate of 67.76%, and Jeju was the most unfavorable with an energy independence rate of 48.23%. In addition, Pyeongchang is the only one among all regions to be able to acquire building energy efficiency rate for grades 1⁺⁺⁺. The smaller the primary energy consumption per unit area, the more advantageous it is to energy independence rate, so it is believed that the data center should consider selecting optimal areas, optimal heat sources, and equipment placement considering ambient temperature.