CheeseMan42 Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 Google has announced an agreement to build its 14th data center in a coal based power plant in Alabama, with an intent to work with the Tennessee Valley Authority "to scout for new renewable power projects and put them online." Google is hoping to bring in alternative power sources to help make the data center more environmentally friendly. Construction of the data center is expected to begin next year while the last coal generator in the plant is expected to shut down in October of this year. The power plant site presents several advantages for data center construction including access to a water supply for cooling computers, well-built structures, and rail line conduits that can be modified to run fiber optic cables. Source: NY Times Back to original news post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black64 Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 They should figure out some way to "recycle" the heat from the data center back into energy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Black - NERSC already recycles waste heat from their machines to heat the buildings on campus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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