China has activated the world’s first commercial underwater data center, which is located on the seabed and primarily runs on renewable energy. This project is being seen as a major advancement in modern technology.
The data center is located near the Lingang Free Trade Zone in Shanghai and is installed about 10 meters below the sea surface. It is named the Shanghai Lingang Undersea Data Center Project.
The project was completed in collaboration between Shanghai Hailan Yun Technology and China Communications Construction Company. The facility became operational in May, with a total capacity of 24 megawatts.
According to reports, the project cost approximately $225 million. Chinese authorities state that the system is highly energy-efficient and consumes less electricity compared to traditional data centers.
Officials explain that being underwater allows seawater to naturally provide cooling, reducing the need for additional resources to keep servers cool. This also significantly reduces water usage.
Although underwater data center experiments have been conducted in the past, China is the first country to officially launch one at a commercial scale.
