Phoenix Data Centers Raise Local Temperatures by 4 Degrees
TL;DR. New research shows data centers in Phoenix, Arizona, increase nearby air temperatures by up to 4 degrees Celsius. - The waste heat discharged from these facilities significantly contributes to the urban heat island effect. - This temperature rise impacts energy consumption for cooling and local environmental conditions. - Researchers used remote sensing and modeling to quantify the heat distribution.
- Data centers in Phoenix contribute up to 4°C local temperature increase.
- Waste heat discharge exacerbates urban heat island effect.
- This impacts energy demands for cooling and local environmental quality.
- Study utilized remote sensing and atmospheric modeling to measure impact.
Sources
- Data centers raise nearby temperatures by up to 4 degrees in Phoenix — asmedigitalcollection.asme.org