Google’s Energy Efficient Data Centers {VIDEOS}

I shared a video on Google’s Helsinki, Finland data center that is cooled 100% with sea water last week. To follow up, here’s a series of short videos from Google on data center efficiency best practices that Google unveiled last week. Interesting stuff. Check them out:

Intro & Measuring PUE

Manage Airflow

Adjust Thermostat

Utilize Free Cooling

Optimize Power Distribution

More Google Stories on CleanTechnica:

  1. Google’s Clean Energy Projects (7 Big Ones)
  2. Google Maps Will Guide EV Drivers to Charging Stations
  3. Google Tries Wireless EV Charging from PluglessPower
  4. New Google Earth Map Lets Homeowners Predict Solar Power

More Data Center Stories on CleanTechnica:

  1. “Cleanest” and “Dirtiest” Internet Data Centers (Yahoo & Google Rock! Apple & Facebook.. not so much)
  2. Google Data Center in Finland to be 100% Cooled with Ocean Water {VIDEO}
  3. Data Center Infographic (+ Opportunities for Efficiency Improvements)
  4. Look Inside the Biggest Websites’ Data Centers {INFOGRAPHIC}
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