Companies / Panthalassa
Panthalassa
Wave-powered offshore computing
Portland, OR · Founded 2016 · Private
Counting interestEnergyInfrastructure

What it builds
Panthalassa is developing mobile ocean nodes that generate electricity from waves and host computing equipment offshore.
Why it matters
Combining power generation and computing could add capacity without relying on congested electrical grids.
Risks
- ?The system combines marine, energy and data-center engineering.
- ?Salt water makes maintenance and long-term reliability difficult.
- ?Permitting, connectivity and environmental review may slow deployment.
Reporting
This catalog began with Core Memory coverage. The reporting is context, not an endorsement or investment recommendation.
Core Memory · EP 65
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