China trials 'energy-saving' underwater data centres
The underwater data centre will use ocean currents for cooling and draw over 95% of its power from renewable sources to cut energy consumption by about 90%, Highlander said.
- Chinese maritime firm Highlander is preparing to submerge a steel capsule data centre under the sea off Shanghai in mid-October 2025.
- This underwater project follows Microsoft’s successful 2018-2020 pilot off Scotland and aims to address increasing energy demands for cooling AI servers.
- Highlander’s pod uses a glass-flake coating to protect servers from salt corrosion and plans to draw over 95% of its energy from renewables like offshore wind farms.
- Experts note underwater centres can reduce cooling energy by about 90% but face challenges in complex internet connections, construction difficulties, ecological impacts, and potential sabotage via sound waves.
- Although not intended to replace conventional land-based data centres, these underwater installations may target specialized markets and align with government initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental impact of data centre operations.
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