Reply to post: Re: Datacenters vs grid power.

Datacenters in Ireland draw more power than all rural homes put together

Kristian Walsh Silver badge

Re: Datacenters vs grid power.

Because that hot air is typically below 35C (i.e., only 10-15 above indoor ambient) efficient energy extraction is expensive (although it's getting better). The low temperature also precludes use for district heating except in places with high-density accommodation and harsh winters, and Ireland has neither.

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