Impact of Data Centers on Climate Change: A Review of Energy Efficient Strategies
The rapid proliferation of digital services and the surge in cloud computing have significantly increased the demand for data centers worldwide. As these facilities consume vast amounts of energy, there is growing concern about their impact on the environment, particularly in relation to climate ch...
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Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV)
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The rapid proliferation of digital services and the surge in cloud computing have significantly increased the demand for data centers worldwide. As these facilities consume vast amounts of energy, there is growing concern about their impact on the environment, particularly in relation to climate change. This paper reviews the extent to which data centers contribute to global greenhouse gas emissions and examines the energy efficient strategies being employed to mitigate their environmental footprint. Key findings indicate that without intervention, data centre emissions could rival those of major global industries. Fortunately, innovations in cooling technologies, architectural design, renewable energy sourcing, and hardware efficiency have shown potential in reducing energy consumption. The paper also underscores the importance of a holistic approach that encompasses both technological advancements and policy measures for meaningful progress. In conclusion, while data centers are indeed a source of climate concern, the ongoing advancements in energy-efficient strategies provide a promising pathway towards a sustainable digital future.
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| spelling | doaj-art-22a3a977c00e4c5fa20d8d6d7901dd352025-02-02T19:54:51ZengUniversidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV)The Journal of Engineering and Exact Sciences2527-10752023-08-019610.18540/jcecvl9iss6pp16397-01eImpact of Data Centers on Climate Change: A Review of Energy Efficient StrategiesDaniel Raphael Ejike Ewim0Nwakamma Ninduwezuor-Ehiobu1Ochuko Felix Orikpete2Blessed Afeyokalo Egbokhaebho3Akeeb Adepoju Fawole4Chiemela Onunka5Department of Mechanical Engineering, Durban University of Technology, South Africa FieldCore Canada, Part of GE VernovaCentre for Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (COHSE), University of Port Harcourt, NigeriaIndependent Researcher, UKEko City College of Management and Technology, NigeriaAmazon Web Services, USA The rapid proliferation of digital services and the surge in cloud computing have significantly increased the demand for data centers worldwide. As these facilities consume vast amounts of energy, there is growing concern about their impact on the environment, particularly in relation to climate change. This paper reviews the extent to which data centers contribute to global greenhouse gas emissions and examines the energy efficient strategies being employed to mitigate their environmental footprint. Key findings indicate that without intervention, data centre emissions could rival those of major global industries. Fortunately, innovations in cooling technologies, architectural design, renewable energy sourcing, and hardware efficiency have shown potential in reducing energy consumption. The paper also underscores the importance of a holistic approach that encompasses both technological advancements and policy measures for meaningful progress. In conclusion, while data centers are indeed a source of climate concern, the ongoing advancements in energy-efficient strategies provide a promising pathway towards a sustainable digital future. https://periodicos.ufv.br/jcec/article/view/16397Data centersGreenhouse gas emissionsEnergy efficiencyCooling technologiesRenewable energy sourcing |
| spellingShingle | Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim Nwakamma Ninduwezuor-Ehiobu Ochuko Felix Orikpete Blessed Afeyokalo Egbokhaebho Akeeb Adepoju Fawole Chiemela Onunka Impact of Data Centers on Climate Change: A Review of Energy Efficient Strategies The Journal of Engineering and Exact Sciences Data centers Greenhouse gas emissions Energy efficiency Cooling technologies Renewable energy sourcing |
| title | Impact of Data Centers on Climate Change: A Review of Energy Efficient Strategies |
| title_full | Impact of Data Centers on Climate Change: A Review of Energy Efficient Strategies |
| title_fullStr | Impact of Data Centers on Climate Change: A Review of Energy Efficient Strategies |
| title_full_unstemmed | Impact of Data Centers on Climate Change: A Review of Energy Efficient Strategies |
| title_short | Impact of Data Centers on Climate Change: A Review of Energy Efficient Strategies |
| title_sort | impact of data centers on climate change a review of energy efficient strategies |
| topic | Data centers Greenhouse gas emissions Energy efficiency Cooling technologies Renewable energy sourcing |
| url | https://periodicos.ufv.br/jcec/article/view/16397 |
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