Heat from data centers stored underground for later use
Researchers found that heat from data centers can be stored in deep underground rocks and retrieved during colder months. The method appears to be feasible in certain geological conditions.
This could offer a way to reuse waste heat, though the findings are preliminary and require further testing.
method used
The study involved injecting heated water into underground rock formations and measuring how well the heat was retained over time.
geological limits
The effectiveness of the method depends on the type of rock and the depth at which heat is stored, according to the researchers.
Common questions
How does storing heat underground work?
Heat from data centers is injected into underground rock, where it is stored until it can be retrieved and used during colder months.
Is this method widely applicable?
The method's success depends on local geology, and the study suggests it may not be viable in all regions.
Sources
- Data centers make heat all year long – here’s how the ground can hold onto it until winter By Moones Alamooti, Assistant Professor of Energy and Petroleum Engineering, Univer, The Conversation · theconversation.com
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