How are data centers powered sustainably?

When data centers use about 1% of electricity in the world, it can seem impossible to power them in a sustainable way, but these Google data centers are becoming carbon free by 2030. How does a global technology company with a constant need for electricity cut all of its carbon emissions within a decade? In this episode, Alexandrina Garcia-Verdin talks about the path to sustainability, including cheap renewable energy, improvements in efficiency, higher density batteries, and much more!

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - How are data centers powered?
0:46 - How can Google eliminate all its carbon emissions?
2:35 - AI efficiency recommendation system
4:25 - Using data to tell when energy is clean

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[googlecloudtech]

What do you think is the most effective way for us to power data centers sustainably? Let us know in the comments below! 🌎

[AndrewNation]

Such an easy to understand conveyance of critical information 😘

[NewEraTechno]

wind energy is very possible and I am very interested in wind energy rather than solar panels, because wind energy can produce electricity day and night (high electricity usage) especially in coastal areas.

[gvi]

Wish they did a video on the daily routine of employees at these places.

[jonlaban]

Well done on Scope 2 GHG emissions.

Let's not forget Scope 3 GHG emissions which constitute a few percentage points short of 100% of the total carbon footprint

[ianuragaggarwal]

This is something which should be emphasized upon. Good going google!

[renevemica]

Question, is ML algorithm a MatLab algorithm. Also any Thoughts about solar panel disposal?

[brentmcd]

definitely need more higher output solar panels with portable battery systems

[alexsundberg]

lies! They consume massive power around the clock, wind and solar can't fill that need. Check out Googles power and water consumption in their data center in The Dalles Oregon.

[maniratansingh]

Meanwhile Google Using Water To Cool There Data Centers 😂

[LoveAllah]

Google trying to make money by making videos channels This information seems to be weird but the security of Google is good but one should always use 2FA in his/her Google account can be still be hacked if we not use it correctly or do something which might be not good

[rottweiler]

Turn them off, life for everyone will improve