Our Commitment
CryptPeer® is committed to providing factual and measurable data on its environmental impact. We avoid greenwashing by prioritizing transparency and measurability of our carbon footprint.
Our approach is aligned with our values of sovereignty and independence: you control your infrastructure, you control your environmental footprint.
Power Consumption: Real Data
Power consumption is the main environmental impact factor of a server running 24/7. Here are the measured data for CryptPeer® configurations tested by Freemindtronic:
Annual Power Consumption (24/7)
| Configuration | Consumption (kWh/year) | Annual cost* | CO₂ equivalent** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 5 Average usage |
~35 kWh/year | ~€8.10 | ~7.7 kg CO₂ |
| KUBB Secure Mini (N150) Estimated average usage |
~65 kWh/year* | ~€15* | ~14.3 kg CO₂ |
| KUBB Secure Mini (i3-N300) Estimated average usage |
~80 kWh/year* | ~€18* | ~17.6 kg CO₂ |
* Cost based on average electricity rate in Europe (€0.23/kWh). Values marked with an asterisk are estimates based on an average consumption of 7-9W in continuous operation.
** CO₂ equivalent based on average European electricity mix (0.22 kg CO₂/kWh according to ADEME). Actual values depend on your energy source.
Comparison with Cloud Solutions
To put CryptPeer® environmental impact into perspective, here is a factual comparison with traditional cloud hosting solutions:
CryptPeer® Self-Hosting
Annual consumption:
35-80 kWh/year
- Total energy control
- Renewable energy compatible
- No over-provisioning
- No unnecessary network traffic (local-only)
Cloud Hosting (VPS)
Estimated annual consumption:
100-500 kWh/year*
- No energy control
- Non-transparent energy mix
- Frequent over-provisioning
- Constant network transport
- Data center cooling
Note: Estimate based on public data of average VPS consumption. Actual values vary by provider and configuration.
Carbon Footprint Reduction
By choosing self-hosted CryptPeer® (Raspberry Pi 5) rather than a basic cloud VPS, you can reduce your carbon footprint by 65 to 465 kWh/year, saving 14 to 102 kg CO₂/year in emissions.
Equivalent: This reduction corresponds to approximately 50 to 350 miles driven by car (average emissions: 0.2 kg CO₂/km).
Eco-Efficient Architecture
RAM-Only
Decryption only in volatile memory
- No unnecessary persistent storage
- Fewer disk writes
- Reduced SSD wear
- Optimized consumption
Local-Only
Operation on closed network
- No unnecessary network traffic
- Reduced bandwidth
- No Internet dependency
- Network infrastructure savings
Self-Hosting
Total infrastructure control
- Energy choice
- No over-provisioning
- Optimization according to needs
- Reduced intermediaries
Energy Sovereignty
Self-hosting CryptPeer® allows you to choose your energy source and achieve energy sovereignty:
Renewable Energy
Compatible with solar solutions and other renewable energy sources. A 50W solar panel can power a Raspberry Pi 5 with comfortable margin.
Provider Choice
You choose your electricity provider and can opt for 100% renewable offers, unlike cloud data centers.
Energy Autonomy
With low consumption (4-9W), CryptPeer® can run on battery or autonomous systems for total independence.
Longevity & Durability
No Planned Obsolescence
CryptPeer® runs on standard Linux hardware, without dependency on proprietary platforms. You can reuse existing hardware and extend its lifespan.
- Wide hardware compatibility
- Long-lasting updates
- No forced renewal
Hardware Reuse
You can install CryptPeer® on existing hardware (PC, mini-PC, NAS) rather than buying new hardware, reducing electronic waste.
- Reuse of old PCs
- No material waste
- Circular economy
Limitations & Honesty
Recognizing Our Limitations
To remain transparent and honest, here are the limitations of our approach:
- Hardware manufacturing: Purchasing new hardware (Raspberry Pi, KUBB) has an environmental impact related to its manufacturing. We recommend reusing existing hardware when possible.
- Energy source: Actual carbon footprint depends on your local energy mix. The CO₂ figures provided are European averages.
- Cloud comparison: Modern data centers can be optimized (PUE, renewable energy). Our advantage lies in control and transparency, not necessarily in all use cases.
- Scale: For very large organizations, an optimized data center can sometimes be more efficient than distributed self-hosting. CryptPeer® is optimized for small to medium organizations.
Concrete Actions & Best Practices
Optimize Consumption
- Choose configuration adapted to your needs
- Use local-only mode when possible
- Optimize sleep settings
- Monitor actual consumption
Choose Energy
- Opt for 100% renewable provider
- Consider solar solutions
- Use batteries for autonomy
- Measure your actual energy mix
Reduce Waste
- Reuse existing hardware
- Extend hardware lifespan
- Choose repairable hardware
- Recycle properly at end of life
Our Ongoing Commitment
CryptPeer® is committed to:
- Transparency: Providing factual and measurable data on our environmental impact
- Continuous improvement: Optimizing CryptPeer® energy efficiency in each update
- Honesty: Recognizing our limitations and avoiding greenwashing
- Consistency: Aligning our environmental approach with our values of sovereignty and independence