China has completed the first phase of construction of what it claims is the world’s first underwater data center (UDC). Located in Shanghai’s Lin-gang Special Area with a price tag of roughly RMB 1.6 billion ($226 million), it’s a significant milestone in the quest for sustainable solutions to the growing energy demands of China’s computing infrastructure.
Powered entirely by wind energy, the initiative has a total power capacity of 24 megawatts. According to the Lin-gang management committee, its completion represents a key breakthrough in incorporating renewable energy into data storage, processing, and distribution.
Beneath the Surface
Traditional land-based data centers run hot and must be kept cool to operate efficiently. Air conditioning
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