SoftBank plans a large AI data center at the former Sharp Sakai LCD plant, starting above 150 MW and growing past 400 MW.
Facts
As of Jun 7, 2024- Operator
- SoftBank
- Partners
- sharp
- Capacity
- 150 MWOver 150 MW initially, expected to grow beyond 400 MW
- Location
- Sakai, Japan · Cloud regions nearby
- Announced
- Jun 7, 2024
- Target online
- 2025
- On file since
- Jun 7, 2024 · softbank.jp
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| Build | Capacity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanto Campus, ToyamaGigaStream Toyama · Nanto, Japan · Announced · Target 2028 · unverified | Nanto, Japan | 3.1 GW | Announced | 2028 |
| Tokyo, Japan | 300 MW | Building | ||
| Tomakomai, Japan | 300 MW | Building | FY2026 | |
 AWS Tokyo and Osaka region expansionAWS · Tokyo, Japan · Announced · Target 2027 | Tokyo, Japan | Not stated | Announced | 2027 |
| Lordstown, Ohio | Not stated | Building | 2026 |
Sources and links
- SoftBank Corp. to Construct Large-scale AI Data Center that Utilizes Sharp Sakai Plant · softbank.jp · Jun 7, 2024
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