In 2023, Google and Microsoft each consumed 24 TWh of electricity, surpassing the consumption of over 100 nations, including places like Iceland, Ghana, and Tunisia, according to an analysis by Michael Thomas. While massive energy usage means a substantial environmental impact for these tech giants, it should be noted that Google and Microsoft also generate more money than many countries. Furthermore, companies like Intel, Google, and Microsoft lead renewable energy adoption within the industry.
Detailed analysis reveals that Google’s and Microsoft’s electricity consumption — 24 TWh in 2023 — equals the power consumption of Azerbaijan (a nation of 10.14 million) and is higher than that of several other countries. For instance, Iceland, Ghana, the Dominican Republic, and Tunisia each consumed 19 TWh, while Jordan consumed 20 TWh. Of course, some countries consume more power than Google and Microsoft. For example, Slovakia, a country with 5.4 million inhabitants, consumes 26 TWh.
It’d be fine with me if Azerbaijan consumed few times that in a few seconds and stopped stinking for a century or so.
Why is there a random comment wanting to nuke some god forsaken country out of the blue this is just internet things
OP: look at my cat
Cumlord69: we should nuke Azerbaijan
Just the mention triggered me , and as you absolutely correctly pointed out, this is just internet
No reason to get upset
I am not super upset but try to restrain your violent fantasies. If I can you can. This place would be unreadable if we all poured our bullshit here. There are comms more suited like ncd