Lenovo, which has previously participated in the 80 Plus Program for power supply certification, will use the new agreement to promote ThinkCentre desktop computers and ThinkServer servers that meet the 80 Plus energy efficiency requirements.
Those requirements derive from the US Environmental Protection Agency’s new Energy Star standards for computers and servers.
Computers in order to qualify for the 80 Plus program will have to show a saving of 2.8aMW in two years.
An 80 Plus certified computer is expected to be at least 80% efficient at converting high voltage AC power from the wall outlet into low voltage DC power for use inside the computer and use 15 to 25% less electricity than typical computers.
Additionally, the 80Plus program addresses power consumption when the computer is actually in use (active mode), which is a deviation from the traditional approach which focuses on energy saving in hybernation mode in a consumer or electronics office.
In order to qualify for 80 Plus, power supplies are independently tested and verified by to ensure they meet the program efficiency requirements.
Electric utilities and energy efficiency programs across North America, including NEEA, have joined 80 Plus with the intention to offset the extra cost of making desktop computers, servers and data center applications more energy efficient, the company said.
The 80 Plus Program also offers financial incentives to manufacturers of desktop computers, servers and data center applications for every unit containing a certified power supply that is sold in participating sponsors’ service territories.
Mary Jacques, manager of environmental affairs at Lenovo, said: “Lenovo’s green design program focuses on making products highly energy efficient, incorporating recycled content and reducing packaging.
”Creating more energy-efficient PCs and server products that meet the 80 Plus standard help business customers reduce their energy usage costs and minimize their impact on the environment.”
