Guardian proposes off-grid, self-powered datacenters to cut emissions
nordicinst · x · 2026-09-01
The Guardian published letters addressing the climate impact of datacenters, proposing that they be mandated to generate their own electricity and achieve zero CO2 emissions. Suggestions include utilizing vast roof and parking areas for solar panels, wind generation, and battery storage. The authors argue that corporations must not transfer their energy problems to society and should innovate to meet these infrastructure challenges.
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