Ningxia, China - May 3, 2026 - China has brought online its first large-scale renewable energy project designed to supply power directly to data centers, marking a significant step in aligning artificial intelligence-driven computing demand with national decarbonization goals. The 1GW AI data centre and innovation campus facility in Croatia will be powered by a 500MW solar farm built onsite at the data centre, with connections to Croatia's national grid. Construction will begin in 2027 with launch slated for 2029. The project, located. According to a recent report by the International Energy Agency, AI growth alone is projected to quadruple AI-optimised data centre electricity demand by 2030 Without a dramatic shift in the way these centres are powered, this trajectory has the potential to inflate our global carbon footprint. Intersect Power, Google and TPG Rise Climate partner to tightly couple data center growth with clean power generation, accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future for AI. Today, Google is entering a strategic partnership with Intersect Power and TPG Rise Climate to synchronize new clean. The Global Infrastructure Expansion Is Accelerating Into a New Era The scale of data center development planned for 2026 is unlike anything the industry has experienced before. Across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, a new wave of hyperscale and AI-focused projects is moving from. Energy-efficient AI, battery storage systems, and renewed interest in nuclear have reshaped how data centers generate, consume, and manage energy. In 2025, data centers evolved from passive utility customers to active energy planners, investing in on-site generation, battery storage, and flexible.