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submitted 9 months ago by lntl@lemmy.ml to c/worldnews@lemmy.ml

Data centers, the things that physically store and share applications and data, require an enormous amount of energy to run. These giant storage units, responsible for 1-1.5% of global electricity consumption, have traditionally relied on renewable sources like solar and wind but it seems as though renewable energy just won’t be able to keep up with the demand required moving forward.

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[-] youngGoku@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

Lol OK buddy, I went to school for this and worked in a power plant.

[-] pizzazz@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago
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