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Data Centers Make Heat All Year: How the Ground Stores It for Winter
Data centers generate massive amounts of thermal energy continuously throughout the year, posing significant cooling challenges for operators. Researchers are exploring how the Earth's natural thermal properties can absorb this excess heat. By utilizing the ground as a natural battery, surplus warmth from servers can be stored deep underground until winter months arrive. This subterranean thermal storage offers a promising path toward sustainable climate control and energy efficiency.