Friday, 3 October, 2025
China Trials Underwater Data Centres to Slash Cooling Energy by 90%
A Chinese firm is testing an underwater server pod off Shanghai to drastically reduce cooling costs—reportedly saving up to 90% energy compared to land data centres. Fueled by ocean currents, the submersible unit will run on renewable power and serve clients like China Telecom and a state AI provider. While promising, the project still faces engineering, connectivity, and environmental challenges.
Read full story at Economic Times