@0x00string @Astridd Example of a datacenter I've deployed in often the last 10years, enviromental defense groups mostly:
Entirely powered by solar and non-invasive alpine melt runoff (hydro), and recycled rack servers.
@JulianOliver @0x00string can existing data centres be modified in this way?
@Astridd @0x00string I don't think so, no. But there is so much DC e-waste out there that can be routed to small community run (or small business) scale DC projects. No new hardware is needed!
I have Dell rack servers in my studio that are 10+years old, rescued en route to the trash, that run beautifully. I've setup whole 'clouds', streaming services, document servers, blogs++ on old dumpster dived PCs. Enough to support a small org, dozens of active users 24/7.
@JulianOliver we need more people like you ❤️
@Astridd Thank you! We also need more rigorous, ethically and critically-engaged people like you.
@JulianOliver thank you! Let's hope we can make a difference