Cloud computing, with its sprawling facilities filled with energy-hungry machines, is seen as a key area for environmental improvements. Google's latest change makes it easier for businesses to only use the capacity they need.
New smart-grid-ready UPSes can help data center operators reach sustainability goals, generate new revenue and reduce their energy bill. Microsoft and Eaton say they have successfully piloted the battery backup technology to help power grids shift...
Progress in battery technology and a rising wave of enthusiasm about sustainability create an opportune moment for this new technology.