Shanghai's Lin-gang Special Area hosted the launch of the world's first wind-powered underwater data center (UDC) project on Oct 21, marking an important milestone in Lin-gang's efforts to integrate digital economy, new energy, and marine economy. It also underscores Shanghai's dedication to supporting national strategic goals and developing a global science and technology innovation center.

Compared to traditional data centers, this project boasts green and low-carbon benefits, with over 95 percent of electricity derived from renewable sources. It achieves 22.8 percent energy savings, 100 percent water savings, and more than 90 percent land savings, representing an innovative model for new computing infrastructure. It has been recognized as a "zero-carbon computing power" benchmark case.

As the world's first UDC directly connected to offshore wind, this project aids Shanghai in resolving energy bottlenecks related to computing power development and encourages innovative integration across digital, marine, and new energy economies.

Future plans involve expanding the project alongside deep-sea wind farms. A strategic cooperation agreement for a 500 MW project was signed on-site, involving multiple partners.

A strategic cooperation agreement for a 500 MW project is signed on Oct 21. [Photo/Xinmin Evening News]