Google (GOOG) is averaging a Power Usage Efficiency (PUE) rating of 1.21 across its six company-built data centers, and one of its facilities is operating with a PUE of 1.13, the lowest ever published.
Google (GOOG) is averaging a Power Usage Efficiency (PUE) rating of 1.21 across its six company-built data centers, and one of its facilities is operating with a PUE of 1.13, the lowest ever published.
Google says that each of its servers saves 500kWh of electricity a year, along with 1,000 gallons of water and 300 kg of carbon dioxide.
How would Google generate power to support ocean-based data centers? Here's a closer look at Pelamis wave farms and how they work.
How would Google generate power to support ocean-based data centers? Here's a closer look at Pelamis wave farms and how they work.
Arrr! What would happen if a seagoing data center was beset by pirates?