Energy efficiency and sustainability strategies for data centers
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data center, energy efficiency, sustainable development, virtualization technology, clean energyAbstract
With the development of informatization, the energy consumption level of data centers is increasing day by day. How to transform towards a more efficient and greener direction has thus become a technical issue for its development. This article conducts a detailed analysis of the composition of energy efficiency consumption in data centers, and discusses technology-oriented sustainable development technologies and efficient energy solutions. Finally, on this basis, the implementation methods of various energy-saving technologies such as server energy conservation, virtualization, and cooling systems, as well as the sustainable development strategy combining renewable energy, prefabricated modularization, and climate synergy, are discussed, providing theoretical and methodological support for the construction of green data centers.References
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