Scientists say crank up the heat

Researchers found that setting data centers at 41°C (105.8°F) can save up to 56% in cooling costs worldwide by relying on free-cooling, which uses ambient air to cool the water in air conditioning systems. Credit: Yingbo Zhang and Shengwei Wang

Colder is not always better for energy-hungry data centers, especially when it comes to their power bills. A new analysis says that keeping the centers at 41°C, or around 106°F, could save up to 56% in cooling costs worldwide. The study, published…

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