Green Data Centers: Sustainable Practices For Energy-Efficient It Infrastructure

Simple item page
dc.contributor.authorChidolue, Onyinyechukwu
dc.contributor.authorOhenhen, Peter Efosa
dc.contributor.authorUmoh, Aniekan Akpan
dc.contributor.authorNgozichukwu, Bright
dc.contributor.authorFafure, Adetomilola Victoria
dc.contributor.authorIbekwe, Kenneth Ifeanyi
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-30T07:29:18Z
dc.date.available2024-01-30T07:29:18Z
dc.date.issued2024-01
dc.descriptionArticleen_US
dc.description.abstractThe digital age has led to a surge in connectivity, innovation, and information exchange, but it has also led to escalating energy consumption by data centers. Green data centers have emerged as a transformative solution, embodying a commitment to sustainability through eco-friendly practices and cutting-edge technologies. Key principles of green data centers include energyefficient hardware, renewable energy integration, advanced cooling systems, and resource optimization strategies. Energy-efficient hardware involves replacing outdated servers, storage systems, and network equipment with energy-efficient alternatives, such as virtualization technologies. This reduces power consumption and sets the stage for a more sustainable and technologically advanced data center infrastructure. Renewable energy integration reduces dependence on traditional power grids and fossil fuels, ensuring an eco-friendlier energy supply. Advanced cooling systems, such as liquid immersion, hot aisle containment, and free air cooling, optimize efficiency while maintaining ideal server temperatures. Resource optimization ensures that every unit of energy is utilized judiciously, contributing to the overarching goal of sustainability. The transition to green data centers presents challenges such as upfront investment costs, integration of renewable energy with fluctuating power grids, and technical complexities associated with advanced cooling systems. However, there are substantial opportunities, including reduced operational costs, improved brand image, and compliance with environmental regulations. Emerging trends in green data centers include artificial intelligence and edge computing, which enable optimization of cooling systems, prediction of peak workloads, and dynamic resource management. By prioritizing energy efficiency, embracing innovative technologies, and staying attuned to emerging trends, data centers can play a pivotal role in forging a more sustainable digital future.en_US
dc.identifier.citationOnyinyechukwu Chidolue, Peter Efosa Ohenhen, Aniekan Akpan Umoh, Bright Ngozichukwu, Adetomilola Victoria Fafure, & Kenneth Ifeanyi Ibekwe. (2024). GREEN DATA CENTERS: SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT IT INFRASTRUCTURE. Engineering Science & Technology Journal, 5(1), 99-114. https://doi.org/10.51594/estj.v5i1.730en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.51594/estj.v5i1.730
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/27328
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherESTJen_US
dc.subjectGreen Data Centersen_US
dc.subjectSustainabilityen_US
dc.subjectEnergy Efficiencyen_US
dc.subjectIt Infrastructureen_US
dc.subjectEdge Computingen_US
dc.subjectArtificial Intelligenceen_US
dc.titleGreen Data Centers: Sustainable Practices For Energy-Efficient It Infrastructureen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
Files
Original bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
Thumbnail Image
Name:
Green Data Centers....pdf
Size:
692.14 KB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Description:
Full text Article
Download
License bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
license.txt
Size:
1.71 KB
Format:
Item-specific license agreed upon to submission
Description:
Download
Collections
RP-Department of Physics