Elea — Rio AI City
1.5 GW AI data center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — under construction.
- Capacity: 1.5 GW
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Developer: Elea Data Centers
- Status: under construction
- Energy source: Renewable
Elea — Rio AI City is a 1.5 GW AI data center project located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, currently under construction. It is being built by Elea Data Centers. Power for the facility is sourced from Renewable. This project is one of thousands of data-center facilities tracked by Data Center Index across Brazil — covering operational, under-construction, announced, and permitted sites.
Project description
Elea Data Centers' "Rio AI City" is a massive 1.5 GW hyperscale project located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Construction of the first four buildings is underway as of 2026. The campus utilizes 100% renewable energy and incorporates advanced sustainability features. The project positions Rio de Janeiro as a critical node in South America's emerging AI economy.