Publication date: Oct 28, 2026 Japan Data Center Update 41: Japan Advances Data Center Plans Backed by Grid Power, Nuclear Energy, and On-Site Generation Hokkaido seeks data center developers for six sites with 990 MW of power capacity The Hokkaido government has launched a public solicitation for developers to build data centers in Tomakomai and …
Publication date: Sept 15, 2026 Japan Data Center Update 35: GX Strategic Zones: Japan Targets GW-Scale Data Center Clusters Across Nine Zones The designated GX Strategic Zones by types are as follow: (1) Industrial Complex Redevelopment Type: One zone METI designated Kawasaki City, which plans to establish a production scale-up hub for GX-related startups in …
Publication date: May 19, 2026 METI Selects 38 Candidate GX Strategic Zones for Final Approval This Summer The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) selected promising zones under its GX Strategic Zone System, which aims to promote integrated development of decarbonized power and telecommunications infrastructure (‘watt-bit’ integration). A total of 38 zones were chosen …
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Publication date: March 3, 2026 Japan’s Data Center Build-Out: Bottlenecks and Strategic Direction Data centers (DCs) are becoming a significant influence on Japan’s energy landscape. Domestic DC energy demand is growing rapidly and is expected to increase from 0.47 GW in FY2025 to 6.16 GW in FY2034 (OCCTO). In anticipation of future DC expansion, the …
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