Google and Microsoft Outpace Countries in Power Consumption

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Google and Microsoft each consumed 24 TWh of electricity in 2023, surpassing the energy usage of over 100 countries, including Azerbaijan. This highlights the significant environmental impact and the colossal scale of these tech giants. Both companies have pledged to become carbon-free or carbon-negative by the end of the decade, emphasizing the need for sustainable energy solutions.
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