HP Promotes Manure-Fueled Data Centers in Rural Areas
Katie Cordrey — May 31, 2010 — Eco
Hewlett Packard thinks that dairy farmers and cattle ranchers may be natural partners for energy-consuming in high-tech companies by way of manure-fueled data centers.
The plan to locate server farms near manure-producing dairy farms in order to take advantage of methane generated by cattle was presented at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers International Conference on Energy Sustainability in Phoenix Arizona this month. Manure-fueled data centers could use methane from manure as fuel and save on energy cost and prevent damage to the environment.
The plan to locate server farms near manure-producing dairy farms in order to take advantage of methane generated by cattle was presented at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers International Conference on Energy Sustainability in Phoenix Arizona this month. Manure-fueled data centers could use methane from manure as fuel and save on energy cost and prevent damage to the environment.
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1. Manure-fueled Data Centers - The use of manure as fuel in data centers can be a game-changer in the energy industry.
2. Dairy Farming and Technology - The partnership between dairy farmers and high-tech companies can lead to innovative solutions in energy consumption.
3. Renewable Energy Sources - Manure-based energy sources can revolutionize the way renewable energy is produced and consumed.
Industry Implications
1. Data Centers - Data centers can benefit from using manure as a renewable energy source, reducing energy costs and carbon footprint.
2. Agriculture - The agriculture industry can improve sustainability by partnering with tech companies to utilize manure-based renewable energy sources.
3. Renewable Energy - Manure-based energy can disrupt the renewable energy industry by providing an alternative, eco-friendly energy source.
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