Data Center
Synopsis
10 billion emails are sent every hour, consuming energy equivalent to the output of 50 nuclear power plants for one hour.
Synopsis
Rebecca, a newborn weighing 3.5 kilos, represents a growing digital identity born alongside her. As emails travel an average of 15,000 kilometers through a network of infrastructure, they require significant energy. The Agency for the Environment and Energy Control reveals that sending ten billion emails consumes electricity equivalent to 50 nuclear power plants for one hour. Experts like Frederick Bardage discuss the need for greener technologies. The film examines data centers and their role in a sustainable digital future.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out how Rebecca's digital double is created.
- See the journey of an email from your computer to a data center.
- Meet Frederick Bardage, an expert in green IT.
- Discover the energy costs of sending emails.
Did You Know
- Sending an email with an attachment requires 24 watt-hours of energy.
- Every hour, 10 billion emails are sent worldwide.
- The energy used for 10 billion emails is equivalent to 50 nuclear power plants producing electricity for one hour.
- Digital data travels an average of 15,000 km at the speed of light.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far does digital data travel on average?
Digital data travels an average of 15,000 km at the speed of light.
How much energy does sending an email with an attachment require?
Sending an email with an attachment requires 24 watt-hours of energy.
What is the equivalent electricity production of 10 billion emails?
10 billion emails at an average of 50 gigawatt-hours is equivalent to the electricity production of 50 nuclear power plants for 1 hour.
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