China Launches First Prefabricated Computing Power Hub for Data Centers

China's first prefabricated computing power hub started operations on June 7, 2026, in Qingdao in Shandong province. The facility offers faster, lower-cost electricity supply for data centers, reducing overall costs by about 20% and cutting land use by more than 30%. Construction can be completed in as little as five months, according to state media CCTV.

Prefabricated computing power hub

• ▪The prefabricated computing power hub offers a faster way to build and supply electricity to data centers
• ▪China's first prefabricated computing power hub started operations as of June 7, 2026

Qingdao data center operations

• ▪Qingdao is located in eastern China
• ▪The prefabricated computing power hub in Qingdao can cut land use by more than 30%
• ▪China's first prefabricated computing power hub is based in Qingdao in Shandong province
• ▪Construction of the prefabricated computing power hub in Qingdao can be completed in as little as five months
• ▪The prefabricated computing power hub in Qingdao can reduce overall costs by about 20%