Modern closed-loop data centers use less water than rainfall
prasanna_says · x · 2026-08-27
Modern closed-loop data centers use less water than the rainfall on their premises and may need no outside water if designed well. In contrast, sugarcane or rice paddies consume 2x-5x the annual rainfall.
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