AI & Enterprise
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.
