Microsoft Project Natick Underwater Data Center
Sector: Wind • Location: UK
Source: Futurism
A 2015 project by Microsoft to deploy a cutting-edge underwater data center off the coast of Scotland, designed to use seawater for cooling and be largely self-sufficient once anchored to the seabed. The project was supported by wind power and aimed to reduce cooling costs, but was eventually discontinued due to lack of client demand and unviable economics.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Wind, Data Center, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Futurism
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Original status | cancelled |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A 2015 project by Microsoft to deploy a cutting-edge underwater data center off the coast of Scotland, designed to use seawater for cooling and be largely self-sufficient once anchored to the seabed. The project was supported by wind power and aimed to reduce cooling costs, but was eventually discontinued due to lack of client demand and unviable economics. |
Original sector | Computing |
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Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
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Source | Futurism |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Wind, Data Center, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-04-05 |
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