AI centers are moving from city to country in Australia
Proposed data centers in Australia are far bigger than those already operating – and new applications favor rural areas.
Share of connection capacity
Connection
capacity Gigawatts
Metro areas
Other
Operating 150 projects
2%
98%
2 GW
Under construction 30
3%
97%
3.7 GW
Proposed 94
58%
42%
31.5 GW
Proposed data centers will be much larger with increased connection capacity.
Most of the current capacity comes from data centers in metro areas, but proposed projects are moving into more remote rural areas.
Share of connection capacity
Connection
capacity Gigawatts
Metro areas
Other
Operating 150 projects
2%
98%
2 GW
Under construction 30
3%
97%
3.7 GW
Proposed 94
58%
42%
31.5 GW
Proposed data centers will be much larger with increased connection capacity.
Most of the current capacity comes from data centers in metro areas, but proposed projects are moving into more remote rural areas.
Share of connection capacity
Connection capacity
Metro areas
Other
Gigawatts
Operating 150 projects
2%
98%
2 GW
Under construction 30
3%
97%
3.7 GW
Proposed 94
58%
42%
31.5 GW
Most of the current capacity comes from data centers in metro areas, but proposed projects are moving into more remote rural areas.
Proposed data centers will be much larger with increased connection capacity.