Rio Grande do Sul to Expedite Licensing for Scala Data Centers' AI City in Eldorado do Sul
The Rio Grande do Sul government is streamlining environmental licensing for Scala Data Centers' AI City, South America's largest data center, in Eldorado do Sul. A protocol signed in September 2024 allows expedited processes without requiring an Environmental Impact Study. The facility is projected to have a power demand of 5 GW by 2035, exceeding the current energy consumption of the state.
The Rio Grande do Sul government will expedite environmental licensing for Scala Data Centers' Scala AI City, the largest data center in South America, to be located in Eldorado do Sul. A protocol signed in September 2024 facilitates this process, eliminating the need for an Environmental Impact Study. The data center is projected to require a significant energy load of 5 GW by 2035, which will surpass the existing energy consumption levels of the state.
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