Random
Only logged in members can reply and interact with the post.
Join SimilarWorlds for FREE »

Here's an idea. If they wanna build data centers so bad. Why don't they use abandoned oil rigs in the ocean.

With a 10 year ban on business licenses.

That needs to be a common penalty for
Top | New | Old
zonavar68 · 56-60, M
Data centres need city-scale amounts of both electricity to run and fresh water for server cooling. Neither of which are available on oil rig platforms.

Oil rigs only get power from small solar arrays and big diesel generators. Fresh water can only be obtained using a desalination system (which itself needs massive quantities of electricity to run).

But I like the idea - you're a problem solver. 8-)
Alabamarednek · 41-45, M
@zonavar68 with what it costs, tec companies can figure out how. Yes it may take launching sattelites to do it. They can also cool them with sea water. Just might need replacing major parts more frequently.
I get your greater point but it is not feasible.

The latest Grock data center is estimated to pull as much power as Las Vegas.
anythingoes477 · 31-35, M
Complete with their own sea water to fresh desalination systems. On dry land the water usage is soooo enormous that it can actually deplete deep water wells in cities that rely on those kinds of water sources.
GoFish ·
water and electric tech aren't the greatest combo fyi
Khenpal1 · M
You need electicity .
Alabamarednek · 41-45, M
@Khenpal1 they just have to figure out how to produce that. With a zero emissions energy requirement. Its part of engineering a data center.
Khenpal1 · M
@Alabamarednek l may build one or two , so fare you need a lot space, electricity, fresh water and need for data centers. With current copper price there is a risk.
This comment is hidden. Show Comment

 
Post Comment