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03-22-2011, 02:18 PM #1Newbie
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What is green hosting?
Hi I need to know about Green hosting so please let me know about it with some examples for clarification. Thanks
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03-24-2011, 08:24 PM #2Junior Guru Wannabe
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Datacenters consume a lot of energy keeping all those servers on and online. Energy is not only consumed by servers but also in HVAC to keep electronics cool, backup energy sources such as batteries and generators, lighting, etc. That's why many providers are going "Green hosting", meaning that they use methods and technologies to reduce CO2 emissions, such as wind generators, cloud hosting to reduce server idle resources, solar panels, etc. That is green hosting.
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Some hosting companies claim to power their datacenters using wind. FatCow is an example. Their homepage says "Powered by 100% Wind Energy". They also have graphics of windmills at the bottom of the page. Though, I don't see any mention of the word "green". Even if they're telling the truth, that word seems gimmicky to me.
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03-24-2011, 10:41 PM #9Newbie
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Thanks for your replies. I have also found related info on wikipedia and sharing here as well for others: Green or Eco-friendly website hosting is a recent addition to the field of website hosting which involves a given website hosting company attempting to prove that they are not having any negative impact on the environment in an attempt to attract consumers.
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03-25-2011, 12:50 AM #10Web Hosting Master
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Very nice information provided , thanks for sharing it
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03-25-2011, 06:02 AM #11Web Hosting Master
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The two best examples I know of are:
1. a DC in the UK owned by a water & sewage utility, which generates much of it's own power from sewage sludge biomass (methane coming from the sludge used to power turbines to create electricity)
2. Us! All the power on the main Icelandic power grid comes from hydro or geo-thermal sources, so any DC in Iceland has zero carbon emissions from their power sources.
I'm sure someone will tell me if I am wrong, but I believe that all the 'wind-powered' DCs are simply buying so-called green electricity - there are plenty of debates elsewhere regarding the real effectiveness of this.Advania Thor Data Centre Iceland - www.thordc.com
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03-25-2011, 09:50 AM #12WHT Addict
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One datacenter near me has their server racks placed in such a way that the heat can be collected from them and then forced back through the HVAC system to heat the rest of the building. I guess that would be a good example of "green" hosting.
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03-25-2011, 10:17 AM #13Temporarily Suspended
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Green hosting is enviromentally friendly hosting, when datacentres use eco friendly ways to produce their services. They probably use wind turbines to get their energy.
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03-30-2011, 05:45 AM #15Newbie
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Has anyone tried Green hosting from glowhost.com?
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04-01-2011, 12:00 PM #16Web Hosting Master
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It's Datacentres & or hosts who use these DCs that are powered by renewable energy sources.
It doesn't matter whether your buying the power from a energy supplier that produces energy from a renewable source or you do DIY with a windmill on your DC roof with backup from a green electricity supplier - it's all about reducing your energy from non-renewable sources.
It's not a gimmick it's a genuine pro-active & concerted effort at reducing & or eliminating your reliance on non-renewable sources.
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04-01-2011, 03:54 PM #17Junior Guru Wannabe
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The amount of energy and 'pollution' data centers generate is microscopic compared to other things. It is indeed a gimmick in attempt to follow a 'positive, go green' trend.
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04-01-2011, 06:17 PM #18Web Hosting Master
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Sadly not actually true. Around 20% of a typical large business's CO2 output comes from IT. The global IT industry generates about the same amount of CO2 as the airline industry (and growing much faster). US data centres produce more CO2 than the entire country of Argentina, etc etc etc.
The IT industry also generates a lot of environmental benefits (not driving to the bank to check your balance, as one small example) but it's impacts are far from microscopic.Advania Thor Data Centre Iceland - www.thordc.com
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Here is a link I found on CO2 emissions comming from DC
http://www.thewhir.com/blogs/Brian_Fry
It contains a few other links to studies made that claim CO2 emissions of DC are equivalent to CO2 emissions from aviation industry.
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Well it comes down the word green i guess. Little physics lesson for you all.
Energy is never created nor destroyed. Simply transfered. If you can make use of all that energy in various different forms of its state. (From Wind/Hydro > Create electrictiy to power servers > servers create heat which is then used to heat the rest of the building) That is a good way to describe green. Its original input is renewable engery (no carbon emmissions) and its off product from the servers is still used to heat the building.SIP Trunking and VoIP Lines, Numbering (DIDs and DDIs), Low Cost Minute add-ons, Secure SIP and VoIP. Business and Enterprise Grade Quality, Low Cost and Highly Competitive. Available at: https://www.voipyonder.com/0
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06-21-2011, 01:41 AM #22New Menber
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Green or Eco-friendly website hosting is a recent addition to the field of website hosting which involves a given website hosting company attempting to prove that they are not having any negative impact on the environment in an attempt to attract consumers.
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10-19-2011, 04:25 AM #23Junior Guru Wannabe
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Green or Eco-friendly website hosting is a modern new invention to the website hosting service provider which includes a Pre existing website hosting company make a attempt to prove that they are not doing any negative work and it does not impact bad on the environment to attract the end users and force them to take a measurable action.
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I am planning my own site to sell health products. I planning to go for such site
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