In China, they have launched the world's first pre-fabricated computing base. This technology can speed up the construction of data centers by up to 70 percent.

In the city of Qingdao, in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong, the world's first prefabricated computing base was officially put into operation on Saturday. According to CGTN, the new system reduces construction time by nearly 70 percent compared to conventional data center facilities, and offers a more efficient and low-carbon solution for the development of digital infrastructure.

A computing base is often referred to as the "heart" of a data center. It serves as a power hub and power system, providing a stable and continuous supply of electricity for demanding computing operations. The reliability and efficiency of the power supply are crucial for the overall stability and performance of the entire data center.

The new facility in Qingdao has a design resembling a large container module. It measures approximately 53 meters in length and 41 meters in width, covering an area of about 2,200 square meters. Compared to traditional computing bases, it reduces land usage by more than 30 percent, overall costs by approximately 20 percent, and construction costs by nearly 80 percent.

An important part of the project is the connection to renewable energy sources. The system can directly utilize green electricity, and according to the information provided, it allows for 100 percent consumption of this energy. This can reduce electricity costs for users of computing power by approximately 30 percent. In combination with energy storage systems, the base is equipped with an intelligent system for coordinating electricity supply and current computing demand, which is intended to increase efficiency and further reduce operating costs.

Even a few seconds of downtime in high-performance data centers can cause serious disruptions to computing tasks, financial losses, and problems with operational stability. Therefore, the prefabricated base utilizes multiple redundant power circuits, which are designed to bring the reliability of electricity supply close to 100 percent.

The facility has already been connected to a data center operated by the relevant company. Similar models are expected to be implemented in national data center clusters and regional computing hubs later this year. This project can serve as a rapidly deployable, scalable, and low-carbon model for the future construction of computing infrastructure.

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