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China tests underwater data center off Shanghai, using wind power and seawater cooling to cut energy use by 90%.
China is testing an underwater data center off Shanghai, submerging a yellow steel pod powered by offshore wind to cut cooling energy use by up to 90%.
Developed by Highlander with state partners, the facility will serve China Telecom and a state AI firm, using seawater for natural cooling.
Supported by a 40 million yuan government subsidy, it aims to run nearly entirely on renewables.
Similar to a 2018 Microsoft trial, the project tests feasibility amid challenges like corrosion, connectivity, and ecological risks, including potential thermal pollution.
While not expected to replace land-based centers, it may serve niche computing needs.
China prueba un centro de datos submarino en Shanghái, utilizando energía eólica y refrigeración de agua de mar para reducir el uso de energía en un 90%.