Google and Microsoft Now Consume More Power Than Several Large Countries
Tech giants Google and Microsoft each consumed 24 TWh of electricity in 2023, surpassing the power usage of more than 100 countries. Google's revenue was one hundred and seven billion dollars, and Microsoft's was two hundred eleven point nine billion dollars. Both companies have pledged to be carbon-free or carbon-negative by the end of the decade, investing heavily in renewable energies.
In 2023, tech giants Google and Microsoft each consumed 24 TWh of electricity, surpassing the power usage of more than 100 countries including Iceland, Ghana, and Jordan, new research claims.
Analysis shared by Michael Thomas on X revealed that both companies used as much energy as Azerbaijan.
Google's revenue was one hundred and seven billion dollars, and Microsoft's was two hundred eleven point nine billion dollars.
Despite their significant environmental impact, both companies have pledged to be carbon-free or carbon-negative by the end of the decade, investing heavily in renewable energies.
Their colossal energy demands underscore their environmental responsibilities and potential to lead sustainable initiatives.
Analysis shared by Michael Thomas on X revealed that both companies used as much energy as Azerbaijan.
Google's revenue was one hundred and seven billion dollars, and Microsoft's was two hundred eleven point nine billion dollars.
Despite their significant environmental impact, both companies have pledged to be carbon-free or carbon-negative by the end of the decade, investing heavily in renewable energies.
Their colossal energy demands underscore their environmental responsibilities and potential to lead sustainable initiatives.
