Green Cloud Computing

Name:- Prof. K.R Khandait

Designation :- Assistant Profesor
College :- Ajeenkya D.Y.Patil University
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Deshmane 5.Aniket Bhuse [email protected] ,
College :- Ajeenkya D.Y.Patil [email protected]
University Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Abstract— when I was searching the internet for that cannot afford extensive IT infrastructure investments
information about cloud computing, I stumbled into the turn to public clouds to deploy their applications. In such
phrase "Green Computing." I tried to comprehend this
subject completely after doing a lot of study on it. The
clear description of green computing in this study will be
helpful to researchers and administrators. In the age of
globalization we live in today, computers are a need,
which has increased demand for computers. The
functional parts of computers, such as the CPU,
memory, displays, and peripheral devices, require a
substantial quantity of power to be built in order to
satisfy these demands. This results in a considerable
reduction in atmospheric carbon. These carbon
concentrations are to blame for environmental issues
and have an impact on humans either directly or
indirectly. The study and practice of designing,
producing, using, and disposing of computers, servers, cases, secure public clouds are necessary to support multiple
and related subsystems such monitors, printers, storage cloud users sharing resources in a process called Multi-
devices, networking, and communications systems is Tenancy.
known as "green computing." The goal of green
computing is to reduce the use of potentially harmful The GCP module includes a resource calculator deployed at
chemicals, improve the energy efficiency of products each cloud instance level to record memory, CPU, storage,
during their lifetimes, and promote the recycling of used bandwidth, and time utilization. These records are analyzed
goods and production waste. Green computing may be using resource calculation algorithms to assess resource
implemented via Product Longevity Resource demands, underutilization, and availability. A reutilization
Allocation, Virtualization, or Power Management. Only monitor proposes possible options to save time and costs
by using more power can the system be made to operate with cloud resource reutilization. The load balancing
more efficiently. module focuses on balancing memory and CPU load across
Keywords— Green Cloud, Green Cloud Computing, Energy multiple cloud instances to ensure smooth data processing.
Consumption, E-Waste Recycling, Consolidation.
Green cloud policies and carbon emission directories,
developed by third-party policy preparation groups, play a
crucial role in transforming normal cloud environments into
I. INTRODUCTION green clouds. Lastly, end-users, typically IT managers,
Green cloud computing aims to create environmentally communicate with GCP to discuss hosting their
friendly cloud environments that do not exploit nature's organization's applications on green clouds and plan
resources. This involves adhering to energy-efficient power migration processes based on service level agreements
management standards and policies while also considering (SLAs).
the indirect ecological impacts. In addition to policies and
standards, a set of monitoring tools and technologies are
essential for designing a green cloud architecture. Figure 1.0 II. METHODS
illustrates the essential tools and technologies used in this 1. Energy-Efficient Data Centres: Utilize data centre
context. designs that prioritize energy efficiency, including
energy-efficient hardware and cooling systems.
Fig [1.0] Employ technologies such as hot/cold aisle
containment, virtualization, and advanced cooling
The green cloud computing architecture includes Cloud solutions to reduce power consumption.
Data Centers (Cloud-A, Cloud-B, and Cloud-C), a Green
Cloud Provider, and Cloud Users. Cloud data centers offer
standard cloud services such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. The 2. Renewable Energy Sources: Transition data
Green Cloud Provider (GCP) acts as a cloud service broker centres to renewable energy sources like solar,
module with authentication, monitoring cloud infrastructure wind, or hydropower to power operations. This shift
and activities to certify them as green. GCP monitors power helps reduce the carbon footprint associated with
management at each cloud level using module-level energy energy usage.
consumption meters. It then analyzes consumption data and
suggests energy-efficient power management solutions.
3. Server Virtualization: Implement server
A scalable process scheduler creates virtual cloud instances virtualization to consolidate physical servers into
at runtime to process incoming requests quickly and virtual instances. This consolidation reduces the
accurately, enhancing hardware infrastructure utilization. number of physical servers required, leading to
energy savings.
Custom job scheduling algorithms enable parallel
processing. Many small and medium-scale organizations
4. Dynamic Resource Allocation: Deploy dynamic service providers adopt environmentally responsible
resource allocation and scaling to adjust computing practices.
resources based on workload demands. This
prevents over-provisioning of resources and
minimizes energy wastage. 15. Carbon Offset Programs: Consider participation
in carbon offset programs to offset emissions
generated by cloud operations.
5. Energy-Efficient Hardware: Hardware that uses
less energy should be used for servers, storage, and
networking. Look for hardware and components 16. User Education: Educate users and IT personnel
that have earned the ENERGY STAR. about green computing practices and the importance
of energy efficiency.

6. Optimal Data Centre Location: Select data centre

locations that benefit from natural cooling, reducing 17. E-Waste Management: Responsibly manage the
the dependency on energy-intensive cooling disposal of outdated IT equipment through
systems. recycling or refurbishing to minimize electronic
waste.

7. Advanced Cooling Technologies: Employ

advanced cooling technologies such as free cooling, 18. Green Certifications: Seek certifications such as
liquid cooling, or adiabatic cooling to reduce the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
energy required for cooling. Design) or Energy Star for data centres and cloud
services, demonstrating commitment to
environmental responsibility.
8. Power Management: Implement power
management policies for servers and networking
equipment, including measures to power down or
place idle components into low-power states when
not in use.

9. Sustainable Procurement: Prioritize vendors and

suppliers with green and sustainable practices in
their supply chains when acquiring IT equipment.

10. Monitoring and Analytics: Utilize monitoring

tools and analytics to track energy usage and
identify areas for optimization, enabling data-driven
decisions to reduce energy consumption.

11. Data Centre Infrastructure Management

(DCIM): Employ DCIM solutions to gain visibility
and control over data centre operations, facilitating
more efficient resource allocation.

12. Cloud Resource Optimization: Within cloud

environments, optimize resource allocation to
match workload requirements. Utilize auto-scaling
and load balancing to prevent resource over-
provisioning.

13. Multi-Tenancy: Promote multi-tenancy to

maximize resource sharing and utilization among
different cloud users, reducing the need for
additional hardware.

14. Green Cloud Policies: Establish and enforce green

cloud policies and standards to ensure that cloud
III. RESULTS 7. REDUCTION IN ELECTRONIC WASTE:
RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT OF OUTDATED IT
REDUCED ENERGY CONSUMPTION: THE ADOPTION OF EQUIPMENT THROUGH RECYCLING AND
ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRACTICES, INCLUDING THE USE OF REFURBISHMENT REDUCES ELECTRONIC WASTE,
ENERGY-EFFICIENT HARDWARE AND OPTIMIZED RESOURCE CONTRIBUTING TO A CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND
ALLOCATION, CAN LEAD TO A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN REDUCING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF E-
ENERGY CONSUMPTION. THIS NOT ONLY RESULTS IN LOWER WASTE.
ELECTRICITY COSTS BUT ALSO CONTRIBUTES TO A
DECREASED CARBON FOOTPRINT. 8. RESOURCE SCALABILITY: CLOUD RESOURCE
OPTIMIZATION AND SCALABILITY ENABLE
1. COST SAVINGS: LOWER ENERGY CONSUMPTION ORGANIZATIONS TO QUICKLY ADAPT TO CHANGING
AND IMPROVED RESOURCE UTILIZATION CAN DEMANDS, ENSURING THAT RESOURCES ARE
TRANSLATE INTO COST SAVINGS FOR AVAILABLE AS NEEDED WITHOUT THE NEED FOR
ORGANIZATIONS. STRATEGIES SUCH AS SERVER EXCESSIVE PROVISIONING.
CONSOLIDATION, VIRTUALIZATION, AND CLOUD
RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION CAN HELP REDUCE BOTH 9. DATA CENTER EFFICIENCY: IMPLEMENTING DATA
INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONAL EXPENSES. CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT (DCIM)
TOOLS AND ADVANCED COOLING TECHNOLOGIES
2. ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS: INCORPORATING ENHANCES OVERALL DATA CENTER EFFICIENCY,
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES, ENERGY-EFFICIENT LEADING TO IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AND
TECHNOLOGIES, AND PARTICIPATION IN CARBON RELIABILITY.
OFFSET PROGRAMS CAN MINIMIZE AN
ORGANIZATION'S ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. THIS
INCLUDES A REDUCTION IN GREENHOUSE GAS IV. DISCUSSION
EMISSIONS AND A SMALLER ECOLOGICAL The widespread use of computer systems and IT
FOOTPRINT. services has undoubtedly improved our lives by
increasing processing speed and efficiency.
3. ENHANCED RESOURCE UTILIZATION: DYNAMIC However, it has also led to a significant increase in
RESOURCE ALLOCATION, LOAD BALANCING, AND power consumption, resulting in the emission of
MULTI-TENANCY PRACTICES PROMOTE MORE greenhouse gases and increased pollution.
EFFICIENT RESOURCE UTILIZATION. THIS ENSURES Additionally, many systems are left powered on
THAT ORGANIZATIONS MAKE THE MOST OUT OF even when they are not in use, contributing to
THEIR EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE RESOURCES. unnecessary energy waste. Data centers, in
particular, consume vast amounts of energy and
4. COMPLIANCE AND REPUTATION: ADHERENCE TO require substantial cooling capacity, which can lead
GREEN CLOUD POLICIES AND ATTAINMENT OF to environmental pollution when not adequately
RELEVANT CERTIFICATIONS CAN BOLSTER AN managed.
ORGANIZATION'S REPUTATION AND SHOWCASE ITS
DEDICATION TO SUSTAINABILITY. IT CAN ALSO AID Green computing addresses these issues by
IN MEETING REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE focusing on reducing energy consumption,
REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL recycling electronic waste, eliminating hazardous
RESPONSIBILITY. elements, optimizing resource sharing (cloud
computing), and enhancing overall efficiency.
5. LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY: GREEN CLOUD Inadequate power and cooling infrastructure can
PRACTICES SUPPORT LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY result in energy loss and contribute to
GOALS BY REDUCING RESOURCE WASTE AND environmental pollution.
DECREASING RELIANCE ON NON-RENEWABLE
ENERGY SOURCES. THIS HELPS ENSURE THAT Several alarming trends highlight the urgent need
RESOURCES REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE for green computing:
GENERATIONS.
1. Rapid IT Energy Demand Growth:
6. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: ORGANIZATIONS Information Technology's energy demand
EMBRACING GREEN CLOUD PRACTICES MAY GAIN A is increasing twelve times faster than
COMPETITIVE EDGE BY ATTRACTING overall energy demand, posing a
ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS CUSTOMERS AND significant environmental challenge.
PARTNERS WHO VALUE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
OPERATIONS. 2. Carbon Emissions from Data Centers:
Data centers alone emit 150 metric tons of
CO2 per year, with emissions rising at an
alarming rate.
To significantly reduce power consumption and paced nature of IT advancements, there is a
environmental impact, several fundamental steps can be growing demand for comprehensive and intelligent
taken: mechanisms to optimize energy consumption at the
architectural level of the cloud.
1. Energy Consumption: Around 30% to 40% of
computers remain powered on during weekends 2. Virtualization: While previous research has
and after office hours, with approximately 90% of focused on designing efficient cloud virtualization
these machines remaining idle. Developing processes, virtualization still faces certain
applications in green computing environments can limitations in terms of high-end optimization.
optimize physical resource utilization. Research efforts should aim to develop novel
methodologies using state-of-the-art technologies
2. E-Waste Recycling: Recycling electronic to optimize the entire lifecycle of the virtualization
products, materials used in hardware construction, process. Key research challenges include
and electronic components helps reduce energy automating the creation of optimal virtual machines
inefficiencies. Recycling also prevents the (VMs) with substantial resources and
manufacturing of new equipment, saving energy. implementing dynamic resource allocation and
sharing mechanisms that do not compromise cloud
3. Virtualization: Virtualizing systems allows performance.
multiple operating systems to run on a single
server, reducing the need for physical equipment 3. Multi-Tenancy: Despite being an essential
and, consequently, power consumption. characteristic of green cloud computing, multi-
Virtualization can significantly enhance energy tenancy currently faces privacy and security
efficiency. concerns. Future research should focus on
designing secure multi-tenant architectures and
4. Cloud computing as a Green Solution: privacy-preserving secured access to multi-tenant
Businesses are shifting to cloud-based systems due modules as significant research challenges.
to their scalability, pay-per-use model, and reduced
need for on-premises infrastructure. However, it's 4. Consolidation: Introducing intelligent support in
essential for cloud providers to invest in renewable VM consolidation, calculating threshold values
energy sources to minimize their carbon footprint. based on multiple aspects, and optimizing key
resources and server downtime management are
5. One noteworthy example of green computing becoming important research challenges in this
implementation is the "Blackle" search engine, field.
which displays a black screen to consume less
energy compared to traditional white screens. If 5. Eco-Friendliness: In the domain of eco-
more users switched to energy-efficient alternatives friendliness, the emphasis is on designing tools
like Blackle, significant energy savings could be related to the environment, such as carbon emission
achieved. calculators, to measure the environmental impact
of cloud computing. There is a need to develop a
In summary, green computing is crucial to mitigate the comprehensive framework for certifying clouds
environmental impact of IT services and reduce energy and ranking them based on various aspects of green
consumption. It involves various strategies and initiatives, cloud computing.
from optimizing energy use to recycling electronic waste
and promoting renewable energy sources in cloud VI. CONCLUSION
computing. This paper delves into the core motive behind Green
Computing, which is to reduce power consumption, thereby
saving both time and money. Various IT industries are
V. GREEN CLOUD FUTURE CHALLENGES actively involved in advancing this concept. Additionally,
we focus on technologies and techniques that contribute to
1. Energy Efficiency: In modern cloud computing the success of Green Computing.
environments, multi-core CPUs are widely used. Green Computing is an emerging technology that resembles
This necessitates the development of power both a support and a necessity for sustaining an eco-friendly
optimization and management techniques capable environment. To foster a completely green computer
of effectively handling multi-core CPUs. society, one should consider the following steps:
Additionally, data centers, which are major power
consumers in the cloud, require efficient power 1. Donate unused computer components to
consumption monitoring systems, dynamic power individuals who may not have access to them,
management systems, and intelligent decision- instead of discarding them.
making systems for power supply. Addressing 2. Option for upgrading computer parts rather than
these challenges is essential for improving energy replacing entire machines, particularly given the
efficiency in cloud computing. Given the fast-
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