Archive for January, 2009
Intel Unveils Solar Powered Data Center In New Mexico
The Intel corp has unveiled a demonstration data center powered by a solar panel array. The company hopes the concept could eventually lead to a large reduction in its carbon based power demands. The photovoltaic array features 64 sharp solar panels producing 10 KW’s of clean green power.
Marty Sedler, Intel’s director for global utilities and infrastructure:
“We’re very excited about this project … The New Mexico solar installation will be a big step for Intel and potentially lead the way for a more aggressive solar program within Intel.”
“This is really exciting … Intel has been the forerunner of so many things and this is what Mother Nature wants. She wants us to use her, not abuse her. We need to ensure that there is balance and harmony for many centuries.”
“Intel is committed to conserving energy through designing energy efficient products, conserving energy in our operations, investing in renewable energy and advancing renewable energy policies … This PV array, while providing only a fraction of the energy used by our site, is the beginning of our solar program.”