Amazon to Invest AU$20 Billion in Solar-Powered Data Centres in Australia
Amazon has made a major AU$20 billion (US$13 billion) investment intended to increase Australia's data centre infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on the utilization of renewable energy sources. The investment is in line with the Australian government's wider ambitions to support AI-facilitated business expansion and optimize national productivity. A central component of the initiative is the use of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) farms to fuel Amazon's operations.
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Sustainability at the Core of Amazon's Expansion
Amazon's investment will go towards creating data centers powered by renewables, with contracts to buy more than 170MW of power from three utility-scale solar PV facilities in Australia. They include operating 58MW Mokoan Solar Park in Victoria and two in development: the 150MW Winton North Solar Park in Victoria and the 125MW Bullyard Solar Park in Queensland. The projects, combined to deliver 333MW of solar capacity, are part of Amazon's ambitious sustainability plans, guaranteeing that its Australian data centres will be supplied with clean, green energy.
Effect on Australia's Cloud and AI Capabilities
The timing of this investment is crucial as demand for cloud and AI products is skyrocketing worldwide, with the energy requirements of data centres set to jump exponentially. Amazon's dedication to renewable energy for its data centers makes Australia a global leader in the AI revolution. With AI driving changes in the global economy, Amazon's infrastructure growth is planned to not only meet the increasing demand for AI but also to empower businesses in Australia to innovate with state-of-the-art technologies.
