US-based floating wind foundation developer Aikido Technologies has announced two advancements that integrate its floating wind platform with artificial intelligence (AI). These include launching an AI-focused offshore data center platform and selection for the NVIDIA AI startup program.
The newly unveiled AO60DC platform combines renewable energy generation, battery storage, and AI-grade computing. This design uses Aikido’s semi-submersible floating platform and incorporates prefabricated data center modules for rapid assembly compared to traditional offshore structures.
AO60DC hosts 10–12 MW of AI computing capacity alongside a 15–18 MW offshore wind turbine, with integrated battery storage. This system supports AI computing infrastructure at the renewable energy source, addressing energy, land, and cooling challenges of data centers. The ocean environment offers ample space and natural cooling, with the turbine and batteries powering the computing load.
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“Before we go off-world, we should go offshore,” said Sam Kanner, CEO of Aikido Technologies. “First movers in the O&G industry exploited deepwater resources over 40 years ago and reaped massive benefits. Aikido is poised to integrate proven offshore components with typical data hall construction techniques to build gigawatt-scale AI factories faster, cleaner, cheaper, and more efficiently than conventional methods.”
The platforms are designed for projects ranging from 30 MW to over 1 GW of IT capacity, potentially enabling large-scale AI infrastructure powered by offshore renewable energy.
Aikido is developing a proof-of-concept unit in Norway, with deployment expected this year. The first commercial project is targeted for the UK, aiming for operational status by 2028. Site identification and detailed engineering and commercial discussions are ongoing.
Additionally, Aikido is part of the NVIDIA Inception program, which supports AI startups with technology resources and development. The company has also received early interest from AI inference customers.
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