Mar 29, 2025 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
A consortium of Japanese companies and financial institutions have proposed to develop an offshore floating data center demonstration project off the coast of Yokohama, Japan.
According to reports, the project will use a 25-meter by 80-meter mini-float moored at Yokohama Port’s Osanbashi Pier. A containerized data center will be installed on the float alongside solar and battery storage facilities, which will power the data center. The partners are also considering the use of offshore wind power.
The consortium includes shipping company NYK Line, architecture firm NTT Facilities, renewable developer Eurus Energy Holdings, MUFG Bank, and the city of Yokohama. NTT Facilities will design the data center, Eurus will conduct technical verification, MUFG will provide financial support, and Nippon Yusen will oversee the entire project.