low-energy computing
nounUK /ˌləʊ ˈɛnədʒi kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
US /ˌloʊ ˈɛnərdʒi kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
Low-energy computing means making computers and gadgets use as little electricity as possible.
Low-energy computing helps laptops run longer on a single battery charge.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The design of computer chips and systems that consume minimal electrical power.
The new phone chip is a great example of low-energy computing.
3. A field of study focused on reducing the electricity used by data centers and devices.
She wrote her thesis on low-energy computing for large server farms.
4. The practice of choosing settings and hardware that cut down a computer's electricity use.
Turning off unused programs is a simple form of low-energy computing.