Dive Into the Future: Shanghai’s Green Tech Marvel
Move over, Atlantis! Shanghai just unveiled the world’s first commercial underwater data center powered by offshore wind energy 🌬️⚡. This revolutionary project, launched Tuesday near the Lin-gang Special Area, merges cutting-edge tech with eco-friendly innovation to tackle the planet’s growing hunger for low-carbon computing.
Cooling With Seawater, Powered by Wind
The facility uses seawater for natural cooling ❄️🌊 and offshore wind farms for 90%+ of its energy needs. Phase one (2.3 MW) goes live in September, with phase two scaling to 24 MW. The secret sauce? A power usage effectiveness (PUE) below 1.15 – making it 30-40% more efficient than land-based rivals!
Why It Matters
"This isn’t just about saving energy – it’s redefining how we build AI-ready infrastructure," said Chen Jinshan of the Lin-gang Special Area committee. With a 1.6 billion yuan ($222.7M) investment, the project aims to slash carbon footprints while solving land scarcity issues. Plus, it’s a blueprint for global cross-border data hubs 🌐.
Tech Meets Sustainability
By swapping AC units for ocean currents, the center cuts refrigeration energy use from 50% to under 10%. Modular units housed underwater? That’s like putting data centers on autopilot 🤖♻️. Talk about a win for both tech enthusiasts and climate warriors!
