SiliconCarbon™ Intro

SiliconCarbon™ provides real-time estimates of carbon emissions based on GPU usage. It helps businesses monitor and reduce their environmental impact.

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Key Features

• Usage-Based Calculation:
  • Calculate emissions based on GPU type, usage hours, and workload.
• Geo-Location Sensitivity:
  • Adjust for local energy sources and carbon intensity by region.

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Main Features

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1. Carbon Emission Estimates

• Displays carbon emissions in kilograms (Kg) for specified hardware configurations and usage durations.
• Supports over 50 different GPU models for accurate calculations.

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2. Geo-Location Sensitivity

• Adjusts calculations based on:
  • Local energy grid data and carbon intensity (updated daily).
  • Regional or postal code-specific configurations.

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3. Data Input Options

• Public Cloud: Select from major cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
• Postal Code: Specify a zip code to account for local energy grid data.

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4. Historical Records

• Provides detailed logs of past calculations, including:
  • Hardware type.
  • Usage hours.
  • Regional or provider-specific data.
  • Calculated carbon emission in Kg CO₂ eq.

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User Interface Overview

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Input Fields

Field	Description	Example
hardware_type	Choose from a dropdown menu listing supported GPUs.	A10
hour_used	Enter the duration of GPU usage in hours.	1 hour
data_center	Specify whether using public cloud or postal code for location-specific calculations.	Amazon Web Services or 10001
provider	Choose a cloud provider when using the public cloud option.	AWS
region_of_computer	Select the region or availability zone for the GPU.	us-east-1
Country	Specify the country where the GPU is located.	United States
Postal Code	Enter the postal code to refine location-specific calculations.	10001

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Calculation Formula

The carbon emission is calculated using the following formula:

Kg CO₂ eq. = Power consumption × Time × Carbon intensity

Where:

• Power consumption: Based on the GPU type (in Watts).
• Time: GPU usage duration (in hours).
• Carbon intensity: Region-specific value (CO₂ per kWh).

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Results Display

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Real-Time Output

• Displays the calculated carbon emission in Kg CO₂ eq. prominently on the interface.
• Includes details such as:
  • Hardware Type.
  • Hours Used.
  • Location (Country/Postal Code or Provider/Region).

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Historical Records

• A chronological list of past calculations with complete details, allowing users to track emissions over time.

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Contact and Support

For additional information or technical support, please contact:

• Email: support@silicondata.com