The world’s first wind-powered underwater data centre has begun operations off the coast of Shanghai, as China pushes ahead with solutions to address the growing energy demands created by the AI boom. The Lingang Undersea Data Centre Demonstration Project, launched in May, has a total capacity of 24 megawatts. The project is a joint venture between HiCloud Technology and state-owned China Communications Construction Company. Designed as a demonstration facility, it aims to showcase how underwater infrastructure and renewable energy can be combined to support the next generation of AI-driven computing.

Full report : China starts operations of the world’s first wind-powered underwater data center off Shanghai coast, and says it uses 20% less power than land-based facilities.