Reliance Industries, led by Mukesh Ambani, is embarking on an ambitious venture to establish what could become the world’s largest data centre by capacity in Jamnagar, Gujarat, according to a Bloomberg report. The project aims to capitalise on the growing global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) services. The company plans to equip the data centre with Nvidia Corp’s cutting-edge AI semiconductors, targeting a capacity of three gigawatts. Once operational, this facility will surpass the largest existing data centres, which currently have capacities under one gigawatt.
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This groundbreaking initiative aligns Reliance with global tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet, which are heavily investing in AI-enabled data centres. Recently, the Stargate Project, involving a total investment ranging from $100 billion to $500 billion in US-based AI infrastructure in collaboration with Oracle, OpenAI, and SoftBank, was announced. However, Ambani’s venture stands out due to its unprecedented scale.
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The new data centre will integrate renewable energy sources to the greatest extent possible, leveraging Reliance’s green energy complex in Jamnagar. The facility will incorporate solar, green hydrogen, and wind projects. However, experts caution that maintaining a consistent power supply will require supplementary resources such as large-scale battery systems and fossil fuels.
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Ambani’s pricing strategy could significantly impact the AI market, as he has pledged to make AI applications more affordable by offering cost-effective solutions. His approach mirrors his success in the wireless sector, where he drastically reduced prices to achieve market dominance.
If realised, the Jamnagar data centre will triple India’s current data centre capacity, which is presently below one gigawatt, and will substantially boost the country’s AI infrastructure.
India, the world’s most populous nation, is expected to benefit significantly from this development, driving the adoption of AI-driven technologies. On a global scale, demand for AI data centres is projected to surge. The Bloomberg report cited McKinsey & Co’s prediction of a threefold increase in capacity requirements by 2030, potentially leaving countries like the US facing a major shortfall.
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