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1. Sustainable Cloud Computing Presented by: Shruti Patil GNDEC, BIDAR

2. Introduction to Sustainable Cloud Computing Cloud computing = on-demand access to computing resources via the internet. Green Cloud = leveraging cloud infrastructure to minimize environmental impact. Why it matters : ICT sector contributes to ~2-4% of global CO₂ emissions. Sustainability focuses on: Reducing energy consumption Using renewable energy sources Improving resource efficiency Green IT + Cloud = Sustainable Cloud Computing

3. Challenges in the Use of Cloud as Green Technology High energy usage : Data centers can consume megawatts of power 24/7. Cooling systems contribute significantly to environmental impact. Geographical disparities : Some regions rely on coal-powered electricity. Lack of access to renewable energy globally. Regulatory barriers : Complex compliance frameworks may prevent data migration to greener regions. Limited transparency : Providers may not disclose carbon footprint or sustainability metrics.

4. Cloud Computing and Sustainability Cloud enables server consolidation and resource pooling , reducing energy wastage. Economies of scale make it more efficient than on-premise solutions. Green benefits: Lower e-waste due to centralized hardware. Dynamic workload management = optimized power use. Fewer idle resources = lower carbon emissions .

5. Cloud Computing and Sustainability Examples: Google Cloud’s carbon-intelligent computing. scheduling workloads during times when renewable energy sources are abundant. Microsoft Azure’s carbon-negative commitment by 2030 . aiming to remove more carbon from the environment than it emits.

6. Sustainable Applications of Cloud Computing Healthcare : Real-time diagnostics and health monitoring via cloud reduces physical infrastructure demands. Smart cities : Traffic, energy, and utility systems integrated via cloud platforms. Environmental monitoring : Satellites + cloud = real-time climate analysis. Education : E-learning platforms reduce need for travel and campus facilities. Disaster response : Cloud platforms support rapid deployment of emergency resources.

7. Technologies Associated with Sustainable Cloud Computing Virtualization : Consolidates workloads on fewer physical machines. Reduces need for additional servers. AI & ML : Predictive analytics for server cooling and load balancing. Edge Computing : Reduces bandwidth and power needed to transmit data to centralized clouds. Containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) : Efficient, scalable, lightweight deployment. Renewable Energy : Cloud giants investing in solar, wind, and hydro to power data centers. Green software engineering : Writing energy-efficient code.

8. Reflections on Sustainable Cloud Computing Applications Cloud computing isn’t automatically green — intentional design choices matter. Organizations must: Choose sustainable cloud vendors. Design cloud-native, energy-efficient applications. Governments and regulators have a role in: Enforcing green standards and carbon reporting. Cloud computing is a bridge to achieving global sustainability goals (SDGs).

9. Conclusion Sustainable cloud computing is a convergence of environmental consciousness and digital innovation. It demands: Technological advancement Policy evolution Strategic investment A sustainable cloud approach is essential to build a resilient, low-carbon digital future .