Continental Comparison

South America vs North America

North America dominates global AI infrastructure, with hyperscaler concentration across the United States and growing capacity in Canada. South America — led by Brazil, Chile, and Colombia — is an emerging market attracting hyperscaler investment to serve large populations with growing cloud and AI demand. Brazil's hydroelectric power advantage and Chile's role as a cable landing point make South America increasingly viable for regional AI workloads. This comparison shows the gap and the trajectory of South America's buildout.

South America
Facilities14
Capacity7.6 GW
Countries5
vs
North America
Facilities96
Capacity85.3 GW
Countries3

Scale Comparison

Total Capacity
South America
7.6 GW
North America
85.3 GW
Facility Count
South America
14
North America
96

Status Breakdown

South America
Operational8
Planned3
Under Construction2
Announced1
North America
Operational50
Under Construction22
Planned14
Announced10

Energy Mix

South America
Renewable8
Mixed4
Unknown1
Grid1
North America
Renewable46
Nuclear15
Mixed13
Unknown12
Fossil / Gas5
Hydroelectric3
Grid (utility-powered) + Regional Grid Upgrades1
Grid (ERCOT) with potential on-site generation1

Top Operators in South America

Microsoft4 facilities
Amazon Web Services3 facilities
Google3 facilities
Scala Data Centers1 facility
Elea Data Centers1 facility

Top Operators in North America

Meta16 facilities
Microsoft16 facilities
Amazon Web Services14 facilities
Google12 facilities
NVIDIA4 facilities

Frequently asked questions

How does South America compare to North America?
South America: 14 facilities, 7.6 GW capacity. North America: 96 facilities, 85.3 GW capacity.

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