The Environmental Cost of High Performance Computing System Simulation

In this research paper, we explore the essential role of High Performance Computing (HPC) in the current techno-logical era, highlighting its extensive use in various sectors, while also considering growing alarm over its environmental footprint. High performance computing systems are essential for managing large data sets and solving complex challenges. However, their significant contribution to escalating energy consumption and carbon emissions in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector cannot be ignored. Our study identifies the increasing energy demands and environmental challenges associated with HPC activities, including resource use, electrical waste and greenhouse gas emissions. It highlights the importance of understanding these environmental impacts in detail. It also contributes to the ongoing dialogue on sustainable computing, promoting a harmonious future where technological progress and environmental sustainability can coexist in unison.