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China looks to ocean for cheaper way of cooling power-hungry data centers Reuters 1 hr ago By Lusha Zhang and Ryan Woo BEIJING, May 25 (Reuters) - China is looking to the sea to help cut the cost of cooling data centers housing powerful computers and servers, and also to reduce consumption of traditional energy sources in a sector known for its high electricity needs. The southern island province of Hainan has commenced work on the world's first undersea commercial data center, with completion expected in five years, the state assets regulator in Hainan said on its website on Monday. Data c...

EnergyChina looks to ocean for cheaper way of cooling power-hungry data centres Ryan WooLusha Zhang 2 minute read Windmills and a power plant can be seen in the distance as beachgoers watch sunset in the city of Dongfang on the western side of China's island province of Hainan, June 18, 2014. REUTERS/John Ruwitch/File Photo China is looking to the sea to help cut the cost of cooling data centres housing powerful computers and servers, and also to reduce consumption of traditional energy sources in a sector known for its high electricity needs. The southern island province of Hainan has commen...