Brookfield Forecasts Growth in AI Data-Centre Capacity in India
Brookfield Asset Management anticipates the deployment of approximately 6.5 gigawatts (GW) of data-centre capacity for artificial intelligence in India over the next five years, according to a senior executive at Brookfield's infrastructure group. India currently has around 1.5 GW of installed data centre capacity, mostly used outside AI applications. The firm expects non-AI-related demand will also grow significantly, with total non-AI capacity projected to reach about 3 GW in addition to the new AI-focused developments. Brookfield’s Digital Connexion venture already operates and leases out around 60 MW of its 160-MW data-centre portfolio in India. Brookfield is expanding beyond digital infrastructure, with plans for renewable energy additions expected this year ranging from 4 GW to 4.5 GW through their India energy platforms.
Topics: AI data centers India infrastructure renewable energy