One of Japan's Largest AI Data Centers to Be Built in Akita
Akita, Aug. 17 (Jiji Press)--A project is underway to build one of Japan's largest artificial intelligence data centers in the northeastern prefecture of Akita, aiming to launch operations as early as 2030. The project is led by S2, a local server management firm based in the city of Akita, and U.S. startup Bitgrit Inc. Total construction costs are estimated at some 2 trillion yen. The d...
Akita, on August 17 (Jiji Press)—The building of one of Japan's biggest artificial intelligence data centers is underway in the northeastern Akita prefecture, with a launch planned as early as 2030. This ambitious project is spearheaded by S2, a server management firm headquartered in Akita city, and U.S. startup Bitgrit Inc. The estimated total construction costs amount to approximately 2 trillion yen.
The data center is set to be erected in a new industrial zone being developed by the city and prefecture governments in the northern section of the city. By working closely with these local governments, S2 and Bitgrit aspire to attract AI-related companies and talent to the region.
The data center's power-receiving capacity will reach up to 500 megawatts, positioning it among the largest in Japan. Should future demand and facility expansion warrant it, additional investments totaling several trillion yen might be made. To secure investments and financing from both domestic and overseas sources, S2 and Bitgrit intend to establish a specialized company.
Interestingly, a sovereign wealth fund from the United Arab Emirates has expressed interest in investing in this project, as disclosed by the companies.
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