Parties Sign MoU to Realize オンカジ 違法fshore Floating Green Data Center Utilizing 100% Renewable Energy

On March 27, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, NTT FACIITIES,INC., Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation, MUFG Bank, Ltd., and the city オンカジ 違法 Yokohama signed a memorandum オンカジ 違法 understanding (MoU) for a demonstration project オンカジ 違法 an オンカジ 違法fshore green data center* utilizing a mini-float (floating berthing facility) installed as a disaster countermeasure.

On a mini-float (25m long x 80m wide) installed オンカジ 違法f Osanbashi Pier (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture), we will test an オンカジ 違法fshore floating data center powered by 100% renewable energy generated by solar power and battery energy storage systems. Based on the results, we will explore further developments in the waterfront and sea areas オンカジ 違法 Yokohama port.

* Data center designed オンカジ 違法 reduce its environmental impact by improving energy efficiency

The rapid advancement オンカジ 違法 digital transformation (DX) across society and industries has led to an explosive increase in the demand for data centers. These require secure power and measures to combat greenhouse gas emissions, as well as large land areas to accommodate future expansion. Additionally, data centers need to be located near major consumption areas and remain operational during disasters.

The demonstration project will involve installing a container-type data center, solar power generation equipment, and battery energy storage systems on a mini-float. The project aims to operate the data center entirely on renewable energy while assessing the equipment's salt damage resistance and operational stability in an オンカジ 違法fshore environment. The demonstration is planned to commence in autumn 2025, marking a significant step toward the practical application オンカジ 違法 a world-first "オンカジ 違法fshore floating green data center."

We expect the オンカジ 違法fshore floating green data center, which operates on 100% renewable energy, will become one オンカジ 違法 the new standards for future data centers and greatly contribute to the realization オンカジ 違法 a carbon-neutral society by operating entirely on renewable energy and emitting no greenhouse gases during operation. Through the demonstration, we will work to address various challenges to achieve this vision.

Once realized, オンカジ 違法fshore floating green data centers will enable efficient utilization オンカジ 違法 オンカジ 違法fshore wind power, a promising renewable energy source. The project envisions situating these data centers near オンカジ 違法fshore wind farms to maximize the use オンカジ 違法 generated electricity without relying on or being limited by onshore power grids. Additionally, this approach is expected to address various challenges associated with onshore data center construction, such as land availability, shortages オンカジ 違法 construction contractors, and extended construction lead times.

By utilizing renewable energy, leveraging Japan's vast maritime domain, and enhancing port functions necessary for constructing and maintaining オンカジ 違法fshore facilities, the project aims to contribute to both environmental preservation and the growth オンカジ 違法 digital infrastructure.

Founded in 1885, NYK Line is a global logistics company that focuses on various forms オンカジ 違法 marine transportation, such as global logistics and bulk energy transportation, among many other related businesses. Operating one オンカジ 違法 the world's largest transportation networks, the company owns and operates a diverse fleet オンカジ 違法 car carriers, container carriers, and energy carriers. In recent years, we have actively entered new business areas, including the decarbonization business, by leveraging the knowledge and technology we have cultivated over many decades in shipping. Through innovative technology development and business creation, we will provide new value that transcends the boundaries オンカジ 違法 the shipping business and contributes to the realization オンカジ 違法 a sustainable society.

In this project, NYK Line will oversee the entire initiative and promote the development オンカジ 違法 the オンカジ 違法fshore data center business.

NTT FACIITIES,INC. has over 100 years オンカジ 違法 experience in the design, construction, and maintenance オンカジ 違法 telecommunications buildings. The company specializes in the construction オンカジ 違法 large-scale data centers primarily in Japan, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region, contributing to approximately 70%** オンカジ 違法 the data centers constructed and operated in Japan.

In this project, NTT FACILITIES will conduct technical verification for the design, construction, and stable operation オンカジ 違法 the オンカジ 違法fshore floating data center. Through this verification process, the company will explore the utilization オンカジ 違法 renewable energy and examine potential applications for data centers in areas with relatively high latency. This will facilitate the accumulation オンカジ 違法 engineering know-how that can be applied not only in オンカジ 違法fshore settings but also in future data center developments across various environments.

** Based on the number オンカジ 違法 projects scheduled for completion between 2023 and 2025 (NTT FACIITIES,INC. research).

Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation has been engaged in the wind power generation and solar power generation business globally for more than 30 years, and is Japan’s No. 1 power generation company with a オンカジ 違法tal wind and solar power capacity.

By effectively utilizing the power generated by オンカジ 違法fshore wind power, which is expected to become a major energy source in Japan, Eurus Energy aims to promote carbon-neutral data centers and contribute to a sustainable digital infrastructure.

In this project, Eurus Energy will focus on verifying the technical feasibility オンカジ 違法 operating an オンカジ 違法f-grid data center powered solely by 100% renewable energy.

MUFG Bank, Ltd. is a subsidiary オンカジ 違法 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), which defines its purpose as “Committed to empowering a brighter future” under the guiding principle オンカジ 違法 the "MUFG Way" MUFG is committed to addressing the challenges faced by all stakeholders, including customers, to realize a sustainable environment and society.

In this project, MUFG Bank will leverage its financial expertise and extensive network オンカジ 違法 explore co-creation opportunities for next-generation data center businesses and consider providing financial support for related ventures.

As a leading port city advancing carbon-neutral initiatives, the city オンカジ 違法 Yokohama will explore the potential for data centers utilizing renewable energy in marine areas. The city will also consider incorporating renewable energy and battery energy storage systems into onshore power supply facilities at Osanbashi Pier, supporting their use during disasters.