Wedoany.com Report on Mar 9th, American startup Aikido Technologies has launched the AO60DC floating offshore wind turbine platform, which integrates AI computing and battery storage capabilities. It aims to power data centers using offshore wind energy, providing a greener AI solution.

With the widespread adoption of AI applications, the consumption of electricity and water resources by data centers continues to grow. Hardware such as GPUs demands significant resources during operation and cooling. Traditional data centers rely on the power grid and water sources, placing resource pressure on local communities.

Headquartered in San Francisco, Aikido Technologies' AO60DC platform is designed to be scalable, with IT load capacities ranging from 30 megawatts to 1 gigawatt. It encourages IT companies to relocate data centers offshore to directly utilize renewable energy for power.

Each AO60DC unit can handle 10-12 megawatts of AI computing tasks, powered by 15-18 megawatt turbines and equipped with battery storage. The ocean environment serves as a natural heat sink, effectively cooling the heat generated by the data center and reducing environmental impact.

The platform integrates the turbine substructure and the data center within the same steel unit to reduce costs and improve efficiency. The proprietary semi-submersible floating platform allows for rapid assembly, up to 10 times faster than traditional offshore structures.

The data hall can be prefabricated onshore and then lifted and integrated. Battery storage can be charged during periods of grid stress. The expected Power Usage Effectiveness is 1.08, with thermal impact confined to the area around the platform.

Aikido Technologies is conducting a proof-of-concept in Norway and plans to deploy commercial projects in the UK, with operations expected to begin in 2028. The company suggests utilizing existing offshore service fleets for facility maintenance to ensure normal data center operation.

"The oil and gas industry developed deepwater resources and benefited from them years ago," said Sam Kanner, CEO of Aikido Technologies. "Aikido combines proven offshore components with data hall technology to build gigawatt-scale AI factories faster, cleaner, and more cost-effectively."