Country
New Zealand
AI data center dossier
Datagrid — 'AI Factory' (Southland)
Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand/datacenters/datagrid-ai-factory-southland-new-zealand.html
Operator
Datagrid New Zealand
Energy
Renewable
Known capacity
280 MW
Evidence profile
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86%
Sources attachedVerified
1 citation linked
CoordinatesPublished
-46.413, 168.353
Timeline evidenceMissing
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Record Notes
Datagrid’s "AI Factory" in Makarewa, near Invercargill, is a landmark 280 MW hyperscale project designed specifically for high-density AI training and inference. Spanning 78,000 square meters, it will be the second-largest electricity user in New Zealand. The campus leverages the region's cool climate and proximity to renewable energy sources. It is supported by the Tasman Ring subsea cable network, providing the South Island's first direct international fiber connection, positioning Southland as a strategic node in the global AI infrastructure landscape.
Analyst Flags
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- This entry relies on a thin source base and should be treated as an early public signal.
Timeline Signals
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Frequently asked questions
- How big is Datagrid — 'AI Factory' (Southland)?
- Datagrid — 'AI Factory' (Southland) has 280 MW of known IT capacity, located in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand. It ranks #131 globally by capacity among 335 tracked facilities.
- What is the status of Datagrid — 'AI Factory' (Southland)?
- Datagrid — 'AI Factory' (Southland) is currently planned. No dated milestones have been published yet.
- Who operates Datagrid — 'AI Factory' (Southland)?
- Datagrid — 'AI Factory' (Southland) is operated by Datagrid New Zealand. Structured intelligence reports are available for Datagrid New Zealand Operator Report and New Zealand Country Report.
- What energy source does Datagrid — 'AI Factory' (Southland) use?
- Datagrid — 'AI Factory' (Southland) is powered by renewable energy and is focused on mixed workloads. This is backed by 1 cited source.