Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, has plans to establish one of the world’s largest data centers in Jamnagar, Gujarat. With a total capacity of three gigawatts, this facility would dwarf the data centers that are currently operational across the world, which typically have a capacity of under one gigawatt. Reliance intends to run the center with renewable sources; this is an enhanced step toward the technology infrastructure of India.
Reliance Industries is set to revolutionize AI infrastructure with plans for the world’s largest data center in Jamnagar, boasting a massive 3-gigawatt capacity. Powered by renewable energy and supported by a partnership with Nvidia, this $20-30 billion project reinforces India’s… pic.twitter.com/yAllJTGVGg
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To facilitate this huge project, Reliance is buying high-performance AI semiconductors from Nvidia corporations. These processors will be the backbone of operating AI-driven applications, with ChatGPT being the prime example of generative AI platforms.
This data center at Jamnagar will not only surpass existing capacities in the world but also put India up front in the world of AI. Its total data center capacity, just below one gigawatt, would get tripled by this new facility, potentially accelerating the development of AI in the nation.
The estimated cost of the project could range between $20 and $30 billion, a hefty sum with Reliance’s $26 billion cash reserves. However, Ambani’s strategy seems to be a continuation of his success in the telecom sector with Reliance Jio, where he disrupted the market with affordable services. His mission this time would be to bring down the cost of AI computation by making AI accessible to all of India.
The data center will be powered primarily by renewable energy, with Reliance investing in nearby solar, wind, and green hydrogen projects in Gujarat. However, ensuring continuous energy supply for such a vast facility may require backup from fossil fuels or large battery systems. Ambani’s ultimate vision is to make AI both affordable and widely accessible across India.
The development comes at a time when global tech giants, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google are dolling hefty billions on expanding data centre capacities to match the high demand for AI services. A consortium of OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle announced earlier this week, their plans to invest around $500 billion in AI infrastructure under a project named Stargate.