5 Questions
What percentage of the world's energy did data centres that provide cloud storage consume in 2015?
3%
How much more energy did data centres that provide cloud storage consume compared to the entire UK in 2015?
40%
What is a significant contributor to energy waste according to the text?
Computers
What was the reported annual energy cost wasted by workers in the USA in 2009 due to not turning off their PCs?
$2.8 billion
In which regions are some companies now building data centres to reduce the need for cooling, as mentioned in the text?
Colder regions such as the Arctic Circle
Test your knowledge of energy consumption in data centres and the environmental impact of cloud storage with this quiz. Explore the energy requirements for cooling systems and their implications for global energy usage.
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