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Samsung to float AI data centres at sea, eyes commercialisation in 2028

Samsung Heavy Industries is moving to commercialise floating data centres by the second quarter of 2028 and is also seeking to secure orders before installation, industry sources say. The plan comes as land-based data centres face rising burdens from power and water use, local opposition and a shortage of sites, amid growing AI-driven computing demand. The company is considering a barge-style platform carrying servers and power equipment, with future options including LNG-based fuel cells and renewables.

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China starts undersea data centre off Shanghai to ease AI computing bottlenecks

China is accelerating the expansion of offshore infrastructure to meet surging demand for AI computing, with an undersea data centre linked directly to offshore wind power starting operations near Shanghai. The facility, built by Shanghai HiCloud Technology, was installed about 10 km off Shanghai’s eastern coast at a depth of 10 metres. The project involves 1.6 billion yuan of investment and a planned capacity of 24 MW. Researchers cite potential benefits but note standardisation, maintenance and economic viability challenges.