Off the coast of Hainan, China, an underwater data centre is being built Tang Wai Chung/Alamy
An underwater data centre that harnesses the ocean’s natural cooling capability is taking shape near China’s Hainan Island in the South China Sea. Keeping computers cool can slash power usage and carbon emissions, and this project could pave the way for putting supercomputers and data farms underwater.
The first phase of construction is nearing completion with a 1300-tonne watertight cabin installed on the…
