Green Technologies, Reducing Carbon Footprints, and Maximizing Energy Efficiency with Emerging Innovations: Green Computing

Abstract

This chapter explores the complex issue of sustainable computing, focusing on its environmental implica¬tions. It outlines the principles of green computing, the carbon footprint associated with technology, and the role of data centers in minimizing it. The chapter also highlights the importance of energy efficiency in computing, highlighting the growing energy consumption in IT and outlines strategies for achieving it. It also discusses the role of emerging technologies like renewable energy, IoT, smart grids, quantum computing, and sustainable algorithms in promoting sustainability. The chapter also highlights the practices, virtualization, cloud computing, and power management software. The chapter discusses the practical application of sustainable computing in organizations, highlighting challenges, ethical considerations, and a roadmap for the future of sustainable computing, enriched with case studies. © 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved.