China launches first wind-powered underwater data centre
China has built a wind-powered underwater data centre 10km off the coast of Shanghai to address energy challenges. The facility uses offshore wind energy to power submerged servers.
10km off the coast of Shanghai is where China's first wind-powered underwater data centre has been constructed.
What is China's wind-powered underwater data centre and does it affect Australian trades?
This article has no direct relevance to Australian trades. It covers offshore Chinese tech infrastructure with no impact on local tradies.
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