Google data centers watch the weather to make the most of renewable energy

Google’s data centers run 24/7 and suck up a ton of energy — so it’s in each the corporate’s and the planet’s passion to make them achieve this as successfully as conceivable. One new manner has the amenities maintaining a tally of the weather so that they know when the perfect occasions are to transfer …
Google’s data centers run 24/7 and suck up a ton of energy — so it’s in both the company’s and the planet’s interest to make them do so as efficiently as possible. One new method has the facilities keeping an eye on the weather so they know when the best times are to switch …Original article
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