Imagine a server hub resting beneath the waves, powered almost entirely by wind energy 🌊💨. Today, the Chinese mainland has completed the world's first wind-powered underwater data center in the Lin-gang Special Area of the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone.
With a 24-megawatt capacity and a 1.6 billion yuan investment, this project is a game-changer for green computing. By tapping into offshore wind farms, it runs on over 95% renewable electricity, slashing power consumption by 22.8%. Even better, it uses zero freshwater and cuts land use by more than 90%.
Experts say this innovation proves offshore renewables and data centers can work hand in hand, setting a new standard for low-carbon tech. For young professionals, students, and tech explorers in Latin America and beyond, it's a sign that the future of computing is not just powerful—it's eco-friendly and adventurous 🚀.
Reference(s):
China completes world's first wind-powered underwater data center
cgtn.com
