Nvidia commits $6.93 trillion to build Australian AI factories with 2 gigawatts of capacity by 2027
Nvidia has signed major infrastructure agreements with multiple operators to deliver 2 gigawatts of computing capacity in Australia by 2027. The company will provide the DSX platform while partners handle land, power, and shell construction.
US$6.93 trillion artificial intelligence leader Nvidia has executed agreements with data centre operators including Firmus, AirTrunk, NextDC, CDC, Sharon AI, Iren, Reset Data, and Megaport. The joint venture aims to construct 2 gigawatts of capacity for DSX compute infrastructure by 2027. Jensen Huang's firm will supply the platform, accelerated computing, networking, software, and ecosystem support, while partners manage operational responsibilities. Transgrid commissioned independent modelling regarding electricity demand. Its analysis indicates facility requirements at double the level of standard grid forecasts. This represents a significant expansion for the Australian market as the nation seeks to host multiple generations of Nvidia's technology. The project follows lobbying efforts by Labor representatives Richard Marles and Andrew Charlton regarding domestic industry growth. Questions remain concerning the national power grid's ability to provide sufficient renewable energy for such infrastructure. The agreement marks one of the largest investments in Australian data centre development recorded so far.
