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Norwegian floating data center runs on wave energy

Thursday, March 19 2026

General – Wave Energy

Norway has just made waves – literally – by launching a floating data center that runs entirely on wave energy and cools itself using seawater.

This cutting-edge facility is a step forward in merging sustainable energy with high-tech infrastructure.

Traditional data centers consume massive amounts of electricity and require constant cooling. But this floating marvel harnesses the ocean’s motion to generate power while the cool sea keeps the servers from overheating – no air conditioners or fossil fuels required.

This innovation not only reduces carbon emissions but also sets a new global standard for green tech. It’s a bold move toward a climate-resilient digital future, powered by the very environment it protects.

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Filed Under: data center, Innovation, International News, Norway, Wave Energy Tagged With: data center, floating, Innovation, norway, seawater, wave energy

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