A Study of Green IT Technology

Abstract

Each year the global production and development of computer systems increases, this in turn increases the energy demand that these systems require to function. Information technology has a role to play in the ever-increasing energy industry and it should be handled in a sustainable manner by applying the concepts of Green IT. This paper looks at current research oriented towards green technology’s and methodology’s, such as solar energy, cloud technology and thin-clients, and how they are being applied in computation. We consider the use of renewable energy sources and apply the concepts in a theoretical context towards the energy consumption of a local IT company and design the basics of a solar energy system to offset their high season demands. Key Terms - Green IT, Information Technology, Solar, Sustainability.