Microsoft Project Natick (Underwater Data Center)

Microsoft · Experimental Facility

Experimental underwater data center using ocean water for passive cooling. Achieved PUE of 1.12—among the most efficient in the industry. Demonstrates alternative cooling strategies that reduce freshwater consumption and energy overhead.

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