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Japan Data Center Update 28: Workload Shifting and GX Strategy Drive Japan’s Data Center Decentralization

Publication date: July 27, 2026  Japan Data Center Update 28: Workload Shifting and GX Strategy Drive Japan’s Data Center Decentralization PowerX and HIGHRESO jointly explore BESS-equipped GPU data centers BESS manufacturer PowerX and GPU data center operator HIGHRESO have signed an MoU to explore collaboration on energy infrastructure supporting GPU data centers and AI computing …

Japan’s Data Center Build-Out: Bottlenecks and Strategic Direction

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 …