Can the Ocean power data centres?

18 September 2020 by Daniella Traino

Energy

Who knew data centres could be more reliable and energy efficient if they ran underwater - ie in our oceans? Could this open up a more renewable future?

Microsoft's latest experiment could offer up clues.

https://www.pcgamer.com/microsoft-threw-a-datacenter-into-the-ocean-and-it-worked-out-splendidly/

Image credit: Microsoft

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