Nvidia to Expand Data Centre Capacity in Australia with Partners
Nvidia announced plans to significantly expand data centre computing capacity in Australia, aiming to more than double the country's current load. The expansion will be carried out through partnerships with local firms such as Firmus, CDC, NEXTDC, and AirTrunk, targeting up to 2 gigawatts of AI-related capacity by 2027. This move aligns with efforts in Australia to position itself as a global hub for data centre investment. The current computing capacity in Australia stands at 1.6 GW according to Data Centres Australia and DC Byte research. Nvidia stated that the expansion would support growing demand for AI, using its DSX platform across partner facilities. The company emphasized how increased adoption of AI is driving up requirements for high-performance computing resources. The announcement comes amid calls in Australia for stricter regulation due to environmental concerns related to data centres' energy and water consumption. Nvidia highlighted that the expansion would also support additional power generation projects, addressing both local innovation needs and global demand.
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