Group 1 - The first offshore wind power integrated subsea data center in China, the Shanghai Lingang subsea data center, is set to officially launch in September 2023, marking a significant advancement in subsea data center technology [1][2] - The project has a total investment of 1.6 billion yuan, with the first phase featuring a capacity of 2.3 megawatts and a green power supply rate of 95% [2] - The subsea data center aims to support various industries, including artificial intelligence, 5G, industrial internet, and cross-border e-commerce, while also exploring cross-border data services [2][3] Group 2 - The integration of offshore wind power and natural seawater cooling technologies in the Lingang subsea data center significantly reduces energy consumption for cooling from 40%-50% in traditional data centers to below 10% [4] - The project aligns with Shanghai's sustainable development goals, leveraging deep-sea wind power as a major green energy resource [4] - The subsea data center is expected to enhance local green computing capabilities and reduce the pressure of long-distance power transmission from offshore wind farms [4][5] Group 3 - The "land-sea computing" model is anticipated to initiate a new era of computing power upgrades in China, addressing low-latency demands in data-rich areas [6][7] - The subsea data center will utilize optical-electrical composite submarine cables for high-speed connectivity with land-based stations, ensuring reliable service quality [7][8] - The project involves multiple stakeholders, including Hailan Cloud as the core technology provider and China Telecom for network deployment, highlighting collaborative efforts in overcoming technical challenges [8][9] Group 4 - The transition from the 1.0 version in Hainan to the 2.0 version in Lingang signifies China's pioneering breakthroughs in the intersection of marine energy and green computing [9] - The development of subsea data centers is supported by favorable policies promoting deep-sea technology and marine economy, indicating a promising future for this sector [9]
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