Fujitsu Siemens Computers has introduced the world’s first zero-Watt PC . The zero-Watt PC does not consume any power in off-mode or hibernating while still remaining administrable, eliminating wasted energy and money in the office while protecting the environment.
According to the latest Gartner research, companies with 2,500 PCs can save more than 40,000 US dollars a year by using PC Power Management Activation – and another 6,500 US dollars by turning off or unplugging machines while they are not needed. According to Gartner, many companies don’t shut down machines because they fear they will lose productivity as updates will need to be carried out during working hours.
With its zero-watt technology, Fujitsu Siemens Computers has solved this dilemma. Even though it does not use any power in off-mode or hibernation mode, the PC remains administrable during a pre-configured time slot and can receive software updates outside of usual working hours.
The device can enter a zero-watt stand-by automatically, without someone using the hard-off switch or disconnecting the power outlet. If the PC has to be administered outside of usual working hours – for example to update software – the administrator can define a time slot in which the PC automatically wakes up and is waiting for updates. Once the time slot is over, the PC reverts to a zero-watt standby. The user can turn on the PC again with the usual “on” switch at the front of the PC.
With all its business PCs, Fujitsu Siemens Computers – as a result of its “low power / soft off” feature – already exceeds the latest EU law that requires stand-by mode energy use must be below 0.5 watt by January 5, 2013. However, this requirement does not lead to the absolute zero energy consumption in off or hibernation mode that the zero-watt PC achieves.
Stand-by consumption, however, is not the only green argument for the zero-watt PC. Other environmentally conscious features include a highly efficient power supply with up to 89 per cent efficiency which makes it compliant with the requirements of ENERGY STAR 5.0 (as of July 1, 2009). Halogen-free mainboards, a switched monitor outlet and the use of the new power-saving Intel chipset and processors as well as environmentally conscious material use throughout the whole production process make the zero-watt PC a true “green” investment.
