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China Activates World's First Underwater Data Center Off Shanghai Coast
Key Takeaways
- China activated the world's first underwater data center off Shanghai's coast, 30 feet below the ocean surface.
- The $226 million proof-of-concept facility has a capacity of 24 megawatts, powered by offshore wind and cooled by seawater.
- It aims to reduce power consumption by 20% compared to land-based data centers.
- Environmental concerns include potential harm to marine life from heat and algae blooms, though China's project faced stricter regulation.
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DT Editorial Team··via gizmodo.com