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“ With three data centres 100 percent reliant on renewable energy for commercial power, Level 3 … demonstrates our commitment to achieving excellence in its protection of the environment and sustainability. ”
By James Heard
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Level 3 Certifies Three Green Data Centres
Home - eWeekEurope.co.uk (Sep 5 2011) Solar , Wind
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One Level 3 data centre in Amsterdam and two in London now get all of their power from renewable sources
Level 3 Communications has taken a move toward green technology by certifying that three of its data centres – including two in London – are powered entirely by renewable energy sources.
The US-based communications services provider said it has received certifications from energy providers in Holland and the UK affirming that one of its colocation centres in Amsterdam and two in London now receive all commercial electric power from renewable energy sources. Those include wind power, hydroelectric power and solar power, according to Level 3.
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