Cloud storage consumes a significant amount of power, primarily due to the energy needed to operate and cool the massive data centers that store and transmit data.
According to available information, the power consumption for cloud storage is considerable:
The combination of transmitting and storing data in a data center requires approximately 3 to 7 kWh per gigabyte. This is about a million times more energy than is needed to save the same data to a personal hard drive.
| Aspect | Power Consumption |
|---|---|
| Power Usage | 3 to 7 kWh per gigabyte |
| Comparison | A million times more than saving to a hard drive |
The need for cooling is immense, because all the equipment generates tremendous amounts of heat.
