An Analysis of Green Cloud Computing Models for Environmentally Sustainable Data Centre Operations
Keywords:
Green Cloud Computing, Sustainable Data Centers, Energy Efficiency, Virtualization, Carbon Emissions, Cloud InfrastructureAbstract
As global digital infrastructure continues to expand, the environmental impact of data centers—particularly their carbon footprint and energy consumption—has become a critical concern. Green Cloud Computing (GCC) has emerged as a viable approach to mitigate these environmental consequences through energy-efficient and sustainable practices in cloud operations. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of existing green cloud computing models, evaluating their effectiveness in reducing energy usage and promoting sustainability in data center operations. The analysis focuses on architecture designs, resource management strategies, virtualization techniques, and renewable energy integrations. We also assess the feasibility and challenges of implementing these models across diverse cloud ecosystems. The findings suggest that while significant advancements have been made, large-scale adoption of green computing models faces technical, economic, and policy-related hurdles.
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