Excess Data Center Heat Heats Pool
One of the initatives of IBM's Project Big Green is to look for ways to resuce its' own energy needs and those of its clients.
"GIB-Services today announced a new energy efficient "green" data center ... will offer a first-of-its-kind energy model where a direct heat exchange will take place between the data center and a public swimming pool in the town."
"Located in Uitikon, Switzerland, ... is expected to create 2,800 MWh of wasted heat per year ... at full capacity -- the same amount of energy needed to supply up to 80 houses with heating and warm water for one year...."
"... Through reclaiming the heat, approximately 130 tons of carbon emissions can be saved. This corresponds to the carbon dioxide discharge of mid-size cars driving 500,000 miles."
Via: IBM Link
This use of energy is part of IBM's Project Big Green. REad on for more >>>
"Announced in May 2007, Project Big Green is a $1 billion initiative to dramatically reduce energy use by IBM and its clients. ... includes new energy efficient IBM products and services and a five step approach to energy efficiency in the data center ... this approach can sharply reduce data center energy consumption, transforming clients' technology infrastructure into "green" data centers and provide energy savings of up to 42 percent for an average data center.
Via: Project Big Green Link
Via: IBM Link