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Green Technologies, Reducing Carbon Footprints, and Maximizing Energy Efficiency With Emerging Innovations: Green Computing
R. Pitchai (Department of Computer Science and Engineering, B.V. Raju Institute of Technology, Narsapur, India), Suresh Tiwari (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jharkhand University of Technology, Ranchi, India), C. Viji (Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Alliance College of Engineering and Design, Alliance University, Bangalore, India), A. Kistan (Department of Chemistry, Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai, India), R Puviarasi (Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Thandalam, India), and S. Gokul (YSR Technical Education, India)
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|Pages: 25
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0338-2.ch005
Abstract
This chapter explores the complex issue of sustainable computing, focusing on its environmental implications. It outlines the principles of green computing, the carbon footprint associated with technology, and the role of data centers in minimizing it. The chapter also highlights the importance of energy efficiency in computing, highlighting the growing energy consumption in IT and outlines strategies for achieving it. It also discusses the role of emerging technologies like renewable energy, IoT, smart grids, quantum computing, and sustainable algorithms in promoting sustainability. The chapter also highlights the role of software solutions in sustainable computing, including green software development practices, virtualization, cloud computing, and power management software. The chapter discusses the practical application of sustainable computing in organizations, highlighting challenges, ethical considerations, and a roadmap for the future of sustainable computing, enriched with case studies.