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Cloud computing allows users to use remote servers for both storage and computing power.

This requires massive data centers using very large amounts of energy. On the other hand, the proportion of embedded energy to energy usage is much lower than personal computers.

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    Keywords Information technology, Green IT
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    Created July 2, 2011 by Chris Waterguy
    Last edit February 23, 2026 by Irene Delgado
    Cite as Chriswaterguy (2011–2026). "Cloud computing". Appropedia. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
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