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Sun, 10 Other IT Firms To Build Energy-Saving Underground Data Center

sun_black_box.jpgSun Microsystems and 10 other IT firms plan to build an underground data center in Japan, Nikkei reports. It will consume up to 50 percent less power than conventional facilities by using groundwater as coolant. Over $400 million is being invested in the project.

For the project, Sun will offer its Project Blackbox method using shipping containers.

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Read the complete post at http://www.environmentalleader.com/2007/11/14/sun-10-other-it-firms-to-build-energy-saving-underground-data-center/


Posted 11-14-2007 11:54 AM by Environmental Leader: Green Business and Corporate Sustainability News
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