Microsoft’s Post

I'm thrilled to be part of the Microsoft team that is pioneering sustainable innovations! 🌎 💦 The latest Sustainable by Design initiative, which introduced next generation data centers that consume zero water for cooling is a game-changer. Proud to contribute to a future where technology and sustainability go hand in hand! #Microsoft #Sustainability #Innovation

Awesome for sustainability and a big win for local ecosystems. Leading the way to a greener future! 🧡

It's always great to see our cloud team take a leadership stance on water usage like this 😎

Has anyone thought of using the heat of datacenters to evaporate water to then condense to MAKE drinkable water and the waste has some other uses? You can combine heat within a pressure container so the heat sucks up air, lowering air pressure so water evaporates quicker. While it is good to use less water, making water would be even more useful. The staff can drink it!

Impressive innovation! Eliminating water usage in datacenter cooling is a game-changer for sustainability. This commitment to protecting local watersheds and advancing chip-level cooling technology sets a powerful example for the industry. Kudos to Microsoft for leading the way toward a more sustainable future! 🌍💧 #Sustainability #Innovation

Microsoft’s claim that its next-generation datacenters ‘consume zero water for cooling’ might sound like a bold step toward sustainability, but let’s call it what it is: greenwashing. Behind the flashy headline lies a half-truth designed to impress rather than inform. Yes, their new cooling systems avoid evaporating water for cooling, but they’re far from ‘zero water’. These systems require an initial water fill and will likely need replenishments for maintenance and unforeseen issues. Even more glaring is the fact that the datacenters continue to use water for administrative purposes, conveniently omitted from the headline. What’s worse is the energy trade-off. By shifting to mechanical cooling, Microsoft acknowledges an increase in energy usage, brushing it off as ‘nominal’ without discussing the environmental impacts of the additional power demand. Energy production often consumes vast amounts of water and generates greenhouse gas emissions, meaning this ‘zero water’ cooling could indirectly cost more water and harm the planet in other ways.

I’m excited to be part of a team that is leading the way in innovative DC design.

Spectacular innovation to minimize water usage. Reminds me of closed loop water cooled transformers in the energy industry. Some more cross pollination from tech in other industries and Microsoft will achieve its sustainability goals.

This is such an exciting and impactful development! 🌍💧 Microsoft’s commitment to sustainability with zero water usage for cooling in their datacenters is a game changer. Not only does this help conserve precious resources, but it also sets a powerful example for others in the industry to follow. By embracing chip-level cooling technology, Microsoft is making a significant step towards a greener and more sustainable future. It’s inspiring to see how innovation can drive positive change for both technology and the environment. Kudos to everyone involved in this breakthrough! 🌱👏