Data centers and alternative energy: When can we run solely on renewable energy?
Data in our digital world has become an important part of our being. Now, the data centers housing servers that store data consume huge amounts of electricity. Hence, as the demand for digital services continues to rise, there is a growing need for sustainable energy solutions. In fact, the look out is for data centers that can be solely powered by renewable energy. Power demands and environmental impacts Historically, many data centers have been powered by fossil fuels, especially natural gas and coal. These energy sources, although reliable and cost-effective, are not sustainable in the long term due to their environmental impact, especially greenhouse gas emissions. According to secondary research, in 2020, data centers consumed around 1% of global electricity. However, this percentage is expected to rise with each passing year. Hence, efforts are being made to embrace sustainable energy solutions as much as possible to reduce the impact on climate change.
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