China’s cutting-edge data centers are zipping into a greener future! 🌍 The National Data Administration announced Monday that some national data hubs now use 80% green electricity—a major leap in sustainable tech infrastructure.
Since launching its 2022 mega-project to build a unified big data network (think: 8 computing hubs + 10 data clusters 💡), these facilities have scaled up to 1.46 million standard racks by March 2024. Talk about a glow-up!
🧑💼 Du Wei, a key official at the administration, shared plans to turbocharge this trend: \"We’re integrating non-hub centers in green energy-rich areas into the national network—like plugging solar panels into the cloud!\" ☁️⚡
What’s next? More cross-region coordination, upgraded telecom channels (no buffering, pls 🙏), and smarter data processing. Imagine a climate-friendly AI revolution powered by wind farms and hydro plants! 🌪️💧
This isn’t just about bytes—it’s a blueprint for balancing tech growth with planetary health. 🍃💻
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Green electricity use at 80% in some national data centers in China
cgtn.com