Google has sent a patent application to launch waves to power its data centers . Wave energy would be used to power and cool the data centers ' servers . The project would save Google money on power bills , rent , and property tax . Such projects have the potential to contribute to the maritime industry .
Google has sent a patent application to launch barges to host its data centers . Wave energy could be used to power and cool the data centers ' servers . The project would save Google money on power bills , rent , and property tax . Such projects have the potential to boost to the maritime industry .