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China's green data center development:Policies and carbon reduction technology path.
Guozhu Li1, Zixuan Sun2, Qingqin Wang3
1China Academy of Building Research, Beijing, 100013, P.R. China; School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shenyang Jianzhu University, Shenyang, 110015, P.R. China.
Environmental Research
|May 28, 2023
Summary
China
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Computer Science
- Energy Policy
Background:
- Data centers are crucial for IT infrastructure but face significant energy consumption challenges.
- Global carbon neutrality goals necessitate the development of green and low-carbon data centers.
- China's rapid data center expansion highlights the urgency of sustainable practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and analyze China's policies promoting green data center development over the past decade.
- To assess the implementation status of green data center projects in China.
- To examine the evolution of Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) limits under policy influence.
Main Methods:
- Policy review and analysis of China's green data center initiatives.
- Summary of current green data center project implementations.
- Investigation into changes in PUE limits influenced by policy.
Main Results:
- Policies have played a key role in driving green data center development in China.
- Green technologies are central to energy-saving and carbon reduction in data centers.
- Specific energy-saving technologies in IT, cooling, power, and operations were identified.
Conclusions:
- Continued policy support and technological innovation are vital for China's green data center future.
- The integration of green technologies across all data center systems is essential for sustainability.
- Future development will focus on a comprehensive green and low-carbon technology system.
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