China’s First Wind-Powered Underwater Datacenter Revolutionizes Energy Efficiency

The world’s first wind-powered underwater datacenter has commenced operations off the coast of Shanghai, showcasing China’s innovative approach to addressing the energy challenges spurred by the nation’s artificial intelligence boom. The Shanghai Lingang undersea datacenter demonstration project, established in May, boasts a capacity of 24 megawatts and represents a collaboration between HiCloud Technology and China Communications Construction, a state-owned enterprise. Positioned over 6 miles offshore from Shanghai, the datacenter sits 10 meters beneath the water’s surface and is sustained by a nearby offshore windfarm, reducing power consumption by over 20% relative to land-based datacenters. This reduction is attributed to the…