The Internet could say goodbye to all information worldwide. Experts believe that the sun is the only possible solution. The use of solar energy is indispensable in the energy transition period we are going through. More and more users and companies are opting for the use of solar devices to supply energy. However, this time we are talking about a different technological solution that could change the course of humanity.
Internet could lose all information worldwide: California tries to stop what will turn into a global chaos
It is not surprising that solar energy is so crucial, since it is inexhaustible and totally natural. Currently, its implementation at industrial and domestic level has meant a drastic turnaround for human beings, favoring the care of the Earth. In addition, it provides important advantages for living beings, including humans, animals and plants. On the other hand, it translates into great business income.
It is viable for mitigating the ravages caused by climate change. For example, in California, more than 36,422 hectares of the state have already burned in one fire season, five times the average of the last five years, according to official sources. This is due to high temperatures and wind, two storm-causing phenomena that cause fires to spread.
Under these circumstances, California’s large technology companies are becoming increasingly familiar with renewable energies, including Apple, Microsoft and Amazon. Silicon Valley excels in the field of energy of this type, although it faces the challenge of high electricity consumption: the production of artificial intelligence and data centers. Big Tech contemplates a tool that might not be as good as it first appears.
The Sun may have the ultimate solution to the Internet’s big problem
As cloud services and artificial intelligence expand, new data centers need to be built. This presents another challenge for the U.S. technology sector, as it all leads to increased energy demand. Over the past few years, solar modules and batteries responsible for solar power have dropped significantly in price in the United States. This backdrop is driving companies to look closely at renewables and move fast.
Last year, 3.9% of the solar energy produced in the United States came from solar power. By contrast, natural gas accounted for 43%, according to data provided by the U.S. Department of Energy. The potential for solar energy to raise these percentages exists, but it faces logistical challenges along the way.
Its main impediment is integration with a deteriorating power grid, unprepared to meet the high demand for this energy. Meanwhile, the oil sector continues to control much of U.S. policy, hindering the advance of renewables. The argument for continuing to opt for fossil fuels instead of renewables is what happens when natural light is hidden or the wind does not come through.
The Sun, the only salvation for the Internet problem
In this context, different startups have appeared that work on alternatives when weather conditions are not favorable. This is the case of the Canadian company Hydrostor, which has a license in California to test a compressed air technology.
In addition, storage alternatives for surplus energy are advancing rapidly. The data make this clear. The United States generated more such energy in 2023 than it produced earlier in its journey. The electricity produced by this type of energy was enough to supply the equivalent of more than 22 million homes, according to data from Climate Central.
Virginia is one of the states where the expansion of data centers of large technology companies is notable. This has generated a considerable increase in projected energy consumption. The only solution to meet this demand seems to lie in renewables. In this way, the advance of the Internet would find a great ally in the energy of the Sun.
