A Survey on Green Cloud Computing

Abstract

Green cloud computing is about designing cloud computing resources in a manner which reduces its impact on the surrounding environment. Green clouds can save a lot of energy and are also capable of reducing operational costs. This is a necessity today as global warming levels continue to rise across the planet. As more and more businesses shift towards cloud, it is important for all cloud providers to adopt green cloud computing. This paper provides an overview of green cloud computing and also talks about the ways in which it can be achieved. It also talks about the applications and challenges being faced for the implementation of green clouds.