Iceland as a Prime Data Center Location

Relocate (Jun 30 2010) Geothermal , Cloud Computing , Servers

1. Data centers are well known as power hogs, with their extensive information technology equipment (having its own power needs) coupled with equally extensive cooling equipment (which further increases power usage). As energy costs rise and as the political climate increasingly frowns on fossil-fuel-based energy, companies are responding by searching for ways to reduce costs, reduce their environmental impact, and rely more on “green” energy sources. In response to the needs of such companies, one country is beckoning: Iceland. The land of fire and ice offers a number of key advantages that companies can exploit to improve their image, become more environmentally friendly, and reduce operating costs for their data centers. Iceland, as its name implies, has a relatively cold climate; according to Tech News Daily (“Iceland Promoted as Future Data Haven”), the average daily high temperature in Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital, is 56 degrees Fahrenheit, with 79 degrees being the ... (Read Full Article)

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