Icelandic facility uses geothermal energy to store data for UK colleges

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Thursday, 01 December 2011 11:31

Hertford Regional College (HRC) in the UK has joined forces with the Thor Data Center (THORDC) in Iceland to provide cost efficient, eco-friendly technology to schools, colleges and universities throughout the UK. The joint venture has been coined "HRC Cube" and is an innovative solution to dealing with increasing cuts in UK government funding to education. Drawing on Iceland's combination of freezing temperatures and natural volcanic heat, THORDC has become one of the most energy-efficient data centers in the world. Powered by clean renewable hydroelectric and geothermal energy sources, the facility is claimed to offer cost savings to its customers whilst at the same time helping them lower their carbon emissions. The fact that it is situated in such a remote location also ensures a high level of security for the data. .. Continue Reading Icelandic facility uses geothermal energy to store data for UK collegesSection: ecoGizmoTags: Data Storage, Education, Energy Efficient, Geothermal Related Articles: Capturing more heat from low-temp resources to aid geothermal power Research unveils extensive U.S. geothermal resources The Whaling debate intensifies New coatings could protect jet engines from volcanic ash Raser Technologies announces two new geothermal energy projects A winning solution for renewable energy and CO2 reduction?