IEA released estimates on data center water consumption, with commentary from experts like Eric Masanet.
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Updated Jul 1
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IEA released estimates on data center water consumption, with commentary from experts like Eric Masanet.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Nepal must assess the energy, water, and environmental costs associated with its data centre development.Sub-event
- Rystad Energy, a global data center research firm, is studying and commenting on data center water consumption trends, with Amazon as a key entity.Sub-event
IEA provides new estimates regarding the water consumption of data centers.1 source
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Amazon
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International Energy Agency
autonomous intergovernmental organisation
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