Optimizing energy consumption for data centers. (May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rong, Huigui; Zhang, Haomin; Xiao, Sheng; Li, Canbing; Hu, Chunhua
• Is Part Of: Renewable & sustainable energy reviews. Volume 58(2016:May)
• Page Start: 674
• Page End: 691
• Publication Date: 2016-05
• Subjects: Data centers -- Energy conservation -- High performance computing -- Energy efficiency; Renewable energy sources -- Periodicals; Power resources -- Periodicals; Énergies renouvelables -- Périodiques; Ressources énergétiques -- Périodiques; 333.794
• DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2015.12.283
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1364-0321

Abstract

Abstract: Big data applications have become increasingly popular with the appearance of cloud computing and green computing. Therefore, internet service providers (ISPs) need to build data centers for data storage and data processing under the cloud service pattern. However, data centers often consume a significant amount of energy and lead to pollutant emissions. In recent years, the high energy consumption and environmental pollution of data centers have become a pressing issue. This paper reviews the progress of energy-saving technologies in high-performance computing, energy conservation technologies for computer rooms and renewable energy applications during the construction and operation of data centers. From multiple perspectives of energy consumption, cost reduction, and environment protection, a comprehensive set of strategies are proposed to maximize data centers' efficiency and minimize the environmental impact. This paper also provides energy-saving trends for data centers in the future.