SoftBank France AI Data Center Capacity Program
5 GW AI data center in France: announced.
- Capacity: 5 GW
- Location: France
- Developer: SoftBank
- Status: announced
- Energy source: French grid and low-carbon power context; EDF/Bouchain and Schneider Electric infrastructure partnership noted
SoftBank France AI Data Center Capacity Program is a 5 GW AI data center project located in France, currently announced. It is being built by SoftBank. Its energy source is listed as French grid and low-carbon power context; EDF/Bouchain and Schneider Electric infrastructure partnership noted. This project is one of thousands of data-center facilities tracked by Data Center Index across France, covering operational, under-construction, announced, and permitted sites.
Project description
SoftBank's France program targets 5,000 MW of AI compute capacity, with a start year tracked at 2031. It's one of the longest-dated commitments in the index. The plan leans on the French grid and low-carbon power to serve AI companies at scale.
Public companies linked to SoftBank France AI Data Center Capacity Program
Developers, tenants, and suppliers tracked by Data Center Index with exposure to this project:
- Schneider Electric (SBGSF), partner · power equipment · mid DC exposure
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Frequently asked questions
- What is SoftBank France AI Data Center Capacity Program?
- SoftBank France AI Data Center Capacity Program is an AI compute deployment that is not a standalone campus in France tracked by Data Center Index. Its status is announced.
- Where is SoftBank France AI Data Center Capacity Program?
- SoftBank France AI Data Center Capacity Program is in France.
- How big is SoftBank France AI Data Center Capacity Program?
- Data Center Index tracks SoftBank France AI Data Center Capacity Program at 5 GW. That capacity is an estimate. We modeled or inferred it, and no source states it. This entry is not a standalone campus, so it is left out of campus counts and capacity totals.
- Who is building SoftBank France AI Data Center Capacity Program?
- SoftBank is developing SoftBank France AI Data Center Capacity Program.
- Which public companies are linked to SoftBank France AI Data Center Capacity Program?
- Data Center Index links 1 tracked public company to SoftBank France AI Data Center Capacity Program: Schneider Electric (SBGSF). Each is a developer, tenant or supplier with a sourced link to the project.
Sources
- SoftBank Group (group.softbank · press · 2026-05-31)