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China launches world's first wind-powered underwater data center

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China has launched the world's first wind-powered underwater data center near Shanghai, a significant step in its strategy to support AI growth with sustainable energy. This facility, a collaboration between HiCloud Technology and China Communications Construction, uses seawater for natural cooling, drastically reducing energy consumption compared to traditional data centers. The project aims to increase green electricity usage to over 95% and reduce overall energy consumption by 22.8%, aligning with China's goals for energy self-sufficiency and leadership in AI development. AI

IMPACT Accelerates sustainable infrastructure development for AI, potentially reducing energy and water footprints of data centers globally.

RANK_REASON Launch of a novel infrastructure type (underwater data center) with significant investment and clear AI-related drivers.

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China launches world's first wind-powered underwater data center

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Wired — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Fernanda González ·

    China Opens World’s First Wind-Powered Underwater Data Center

    With an initial capacity of 24 megawatts, the innovative data center uses seawater as a natural cooling system.

  2. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🫧 China Opens World’s First Wind-Powered Underwater Data Center ｢ With an initial capacity of 24 megawatts, the facility is submerged at a depth of 10 meters in

    🫧 China Opens World’s First Wind-Powered Underwater Data Center ｢ With an initial capacity of 24 megawatts, the facility is submerged at a depth of 10 meters in the Lin-gang Special Zone, within the China Pilot Free Trade Zone in Shanghai. This location allows seawater to be used…

    LINKS wired.com/…/china-opens-worlds-first-wind…
  3. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Amy Hawkins in Shanghai ·

    World’s first wind-powered underwater datacentre starts operating in China

    <p>Datacentre off Shanghai coast uses less power and water than land-based equivalent </p><p>The world’s first wind-powered underwater datacentre has started operations off the coast of Shanghai, as China presses forwards with solutions for energy challenges created by the countr…

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