# Floating Eco Data Centers Google's Seafaring IDS Servers By Vquest | Published 2008-09-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-to-launch-sea-going-data-centers References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/08/google-patent-application-reveals-plans-for-floating-data-center/) & [datacenterknowledge](http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2008/09/06/google-planning-offshore-data-barges/) [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texas-data-centers)’s been spending millions on geothermal technology in an effort to make a smaller carbon footprint, but a recent patent application for floating data centers is purported to be the ultimate solution. The idea of floating data centers to remedy cross-country server latency isn’t exactly new. A San Francisco based start-up called IDS plans to launch 22 such techno-flotsam on decommissioned cargo ships. Google’s platform supported sea-going servers, however, will use the [sea water for cooling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooling-fluid) and generate power using Pelamis Wave Energy Converters (see video). Google’s plans might be not much further along than the napkin drawing shown, but who knows? With their mega-bucks, they might be getting ready to launch a flotilla any day now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Floating Data Centers:** The trend of floating data centers presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the IT infrastructure industry by reducing server latency and utilizing natural resources for cooling and power generation. - **Geothermal Technology:** The trend of utilizing geothermal technology in data centers has the potential to disrupt the energy industry by reducing carbon footprints and lowering energy costs for businesses. - **Wave Energy Converters:** The trend of using wave energy converters in data centers offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the renewable energy sector by harnessing the power of ocean waves for electricity generation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **IT Infrastructure:** The IT infrastructure industry can explore the potential of floating data centers to improve server performance and reduce environmental impact. - **Energy:** The energy industry can take advantage of geothermal technology in data centers to promote sustainability and adopt more eco-friendly practices. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can explore the use of wave energy converters in data centers as a viable solution for generating clean and renewable electricity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aquatic Floating Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-marine-farm.md) - [Consolidated Data Center Infrastructure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/data-center-infrastructure.md) - [Floating City Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justinian-khoo.md) - [Data Center Cooling Apparatuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooling-apparatuses.md) - [AI-Powered Data Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coreweave.md) - [Digital Infrastructure Cooling Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endtoend-cooling-solution.md) - [Floating Wind Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-platform.md) - [Shipping Container Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-hard-drive1.md) - [Power Bottlenecks Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superx-digital-power.md)