China unveiled the world's first prefabricated energy hub for computing facilities on August 26 in Qingdao, Shandong province [1, 2]. Developed by Qingdao-based TGOOD Electric Co, the hub aims to support national and regional data centres with clean and reliable power [1, 2].
The prefabricated design reduces land use by more than 30% compared to previous power hubs, helping conserve space for growing computing demands [1, 2]. It also cuts overall costs by around 20%, easing financial pressures while accelerating deployment [1, 2]. Construction can be completed in as little as five months, allowing faster rollout of infrastructure [1].
Zhou Jun, executive president of Qingdao TGOOD Electric Co, said, "We ensure that every piece of equipment is equipped with three separate power sources, thereby providing a robust power supply." He added, "This design not only withstands fluctuations in the external power grid and the demands of GPU computing loads, but also ensures safe and reliable operation in the event of equipment failure" [1].
The hub supports 100% green electricity consumption through direct connection to renewable energy sources, aligning power use with environmental goals [2]. It integrates power and computing operations under a smart system that could lower computing power prices by improving efficiency [2].
The prefabricated hub is connected to company-built data centres and is expected to be deployed widely across national and regional computing hubs in the second half of 2026 [1, 2]. This rollout will expand access to green, cost-effective power solutions for China's growing digital economy.
