Underwater data centres chart a path to zero-carbon operation
Underwater data centres powered by offshore wind, solar and wave energy, and cooled by seawater systems, offer a route toward zero-carbon artificial intelligence.
The joint operation of wind, solar, water, and thermal power based on pumped storage power stations is not only a supplement and improvement to traditional energy systems but also a crucial step towards a cleaner, more efficient, and more sustainable energy future.
However, with the increasing capacity of wind and solar power, the issue of abandoning wind and solar energy is unavoidable, and conventional hydropower cannot effectively store the electricity generated from abandoned wind and solar power (Jin et al., 2023).
Its strong regulation capability, combined with the random fluctuations of wind and solar power, forms a complementary system that outputs relatively smooth and stable high-quality power, effectively solving the challenges of wind and solar energy development (Bello et al., 2023).
When the penetration rate of wind power increases to a certain extent, relying solely on thermal power to cope with the uncertainty of wind and solar output will lead to frequent starting and stopping of thermal power units, threatening the safety, stability, and economy of the power grid operation (Ye et al., 2023).
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