Data Furnaces: Using Computer Waste Heat for Home Heating
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Summary
The article discusses the concept of 'data furnaces' - a method of heating residential homes or offices by using waste heat generated from computers. The approach proposes that running computers in homes could be cheaper than traditional data centers because the higher residential electricity costs could be offset by charging homeowners for the heat produced. The article appears to be incomplete and outdated, noting it needs updating from September 2017.
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Data furnaces can theoretically be cheaper than storing computers in huge data centers because the higher cost of electricity in residential areas can be offset by charging the home owner for the heat that the data center gives off.
Article URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_furnace
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45500119
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