What Is A Watt Worth?
Dell News, February 21st, 2023
When it comes to measuring the value of a watt, and the business impact of energy savings, not every watt is created equal.
That's why every business and IT organization needs to be asking: What is a watt really worth?
Yes, a watt is a watt is a watt - until an organization evaluates the cost savings associated with reduced energy consumption in the context of its data center operations. Then, organizations begin to identify and acknowledge the tradeoffs and decisions to make when tackling the energy challenge. While more energy efficient hardware will create opportunities to save on energy costs, there may be upfront capital expenses to recoup before you begin reaping the savings benefits. For example, an upfront platform investment for a power upgrade from Platinum efficiency PSU to Titanium efficiency PSU would reduce energy consumption, operating expenses, total cost of ownership and carbon footprint over the platform's lifecycle.