Published on November 7, 2023
In AI Features

Testing the Waters: What’s Bubbling with Underwater Data Centres?

Name: What’s Bubbling With Underwater Data Centres?
Uploaded: 2023-11-07T10:00:00+05:30
Channel: Vandana Nair
Description: Microsoft started experimenting with underwater data centres years ago, and few other companies are slowly following suit

Microsoft started experimenting with underwater data centres years ago; now a few other companies are treading lightly along that path

By Vandana Nair

In 2018, Microsoft worked on a research project -- Project Natick -- to test the viability of subsea data centres that will be powered by offshore renewable energy. After two successful years, the 40-foot-long, 12 rack, self-contained underwater data centre was retrieved from the North Sea for analysis. With the successful deployment of this project, the concept of underwater data centres is no longer just a possibility. Microsoft Sets The Stepping Stone Project Natick proved that in addition to providing cooling efficiency, it is possible to implement environmentally-friendly and sustainable power solutions for data centres. Microsoft is now working on the second phase of the research with Project Natick Phase 2, where the aim is to demonstrate the capability of manufactur

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Vandana Nair

As a rare blend of engineering, MBA, and journalism degree, Vandana Nair brings a unique combination of technical know-how, business acumen, and storytelling skills to the table. Her insatiable curiosity for all things startups, businesses, and AI technologies ensures that there's always a fresh and insightful perspective to her reporting. She now hosts her tech segment 'Point Break' on AIM Tv.