NTT Global Data Centers Japan (NTT GDCJ) and TEPCO Power Grid (TEPCO PG) have partnered to create a new company that will develop and operate data centers in the Inzai-Shiroi area of Greater Tokyo, Japan.
Partnership Outcomes
This partnership aims to strategically place data centers to ensure power and connectivity, with the first project focused on building data centers in the Inzai-Shiroi area with an IT load of 50MW.
The partnership outcomes are not limited to mere infrastructure development; they encompass a comprehensive strategy aimed at optimizing the synergy between NTT GDCJ's expertise in data center solutions and TEPCO PG's proficiency in power grid management. By leveraging these strengths, the collaborative venture aims to contribute significantly to the evolution and efficiency of data infrastructure within the region.
Beyond the immediate tangible outcomes, this strategic partnership is poised to create a lasting impact on the Greater Tokyo data ecosystem, fostering innovation, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. By integrating more eco-friendly infrastructure technologies and optimizing the balance between power and connectivity, NTT GDCJ and TEPCO PG aspire to set new benchmarks in the realm of advanced data center development.
Combining Solutions
The new company is expected to be established in spring 2024, with the capacity to be delivered in the second half of the 2026 fiscal year. NTT Global Data Centers is investing 1.5 trillion yen (approx. USD 12 billion) over the next five years to expand its global data center business. TEPCO Group aims to improve power generation/transmission efficiency and sustainability by developing data centers with local communities.
The partnership aims to develop an advanced data center model that contributes to digitalization and carbon neutrality, combining NTT DATA Group's expertise in telecommunications and data processing with TEPCO's expertise in power facilities and carbon-neutral solutions.
