Ada Infrastructure GRU10 Data Center: 300MW Hyperscale & AI Hub São Paulo Brazil
Status: Under Construction / Active Greenfield Development | Location: Greater São Paulo Metropolitan Area (Guarulhos Corridor), São Paulo, Brazil
Project Overview
The Ada Infrastructure GRU10 Data Center Campus is a flagship 300 MW greenfield digital infrastructure development strategically located within the Guarulhos industrial and technology corridor of Greater São Paulo, Brazil. Designed to address the rapidly growing demand for large-scale computing capacity across Latin America, the campus is engineered to support hyperscale cloud platforms, artificial intelligence workloads, large language model (LLM) training, high-performance computing, and other data-intensive applications. GRU10 is positioned as a major digital gateway for the region, combining substantial power capacity with advanced data center infrastructure designed for scalability and high-density deployments. The campus is expected to leverage Brazil’s high-voltage electricity network, with access to renewable energy resources supporting the growing sustainability requirements of hyperscale and AI-focused operators. Its infrastructure incorporates advanced liquid cooling technologies to manage the increasing thermal requirements of high-density GPU and AI computing environments, while ultra-low power usage effectiveness (PUE) targets are intended to improve operational efficiency and reduce energy consumption. GRU10 also benefits from carrier-neutral fiber connectivity, enabling customers to access multiple telecommunications networks and establish resilient, low-latency connections across Brazil and international markets. Its strategic connectivity environment provides links toward subsea cable landing infrastructure in Praia Grande and Santos, strengthening communication routes between São Paulo’s major enterprise and technology markets and global digital networks. The campus is therefore positioned to serve hyperscalers, cloud service providers, AI companies, enterprises, and digital platforms requiring scalable power, high-bandwidth connectivity, advanced cooling, and reliable infrastructure. With its large planned capacity, AI-ready design, renewable-energy orientation, and strategic location within one of Brazil’s largest technology markets, Ada Infrastructure’s GRU10 campus represents a significant addition to Latin America’s emerging hyperscale and AI data center ecosystem.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Ada Infrastructure GRU10 Data Center: 300MW Hyperscale & AI Hub São Paulo Brazil |
| Location | Greater São Paulo Metropolitan Area (Guarulhos Corridor), São Paulo, Brazil |
| Status | Under Construction / Active Greenfield Development |
| Commissioning | Phased Rollout Target (Phase 1 Target 2026–2027) |
| Total IT Load | 300.0 MW Critical IT Power Capacity Allocation |
| Total Capacity | ~120,000 m² (~1,290,000 sq ft) gross whitespace footprint / Master-planned multi-building hyperscale campus |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent Fault-Tolerant Architecture / Designed for LEED Gold & BCA Green Standards |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Master-Planned Hyperscale, High-Density AI Training & Cloud Campus |
City Profile
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| City Name | são paulo (tamboré) |
| Population | 316,473 people in 2022 |
| Urban Agglomeration | 20.7 to 21 million inhabitants in 2022 |
| City GDP | $319 billion (USD) |
| Per Capita Income | $18.6 thousand USD |
| City Tier | LATAM Financial Hub, Largest Population Center, Best Network/Cloud Connectivity in the region |
| Key Strengths | powerful, diversified economy |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Ada Infrastructure |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Enel Distribuição São Paulo / ONS (Operador Nacional do Sistema Elétrico) & Municipal Authorities |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized LATAM Mission-Critical EPC & General Infrastructure Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Ada Infrastructure In-House Global Engineering & Mission-Critical Infrastructure Partners |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral ecosystem, dual path-diverse subterranean fiber entrance vaults, multiple dedicated Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), direct interconnects to local IX.br internet exchange nodes, and dark fiber paths to major Atlantic subsea cable gateways. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual dedicated high-voltage utility grid substations (230kV / 138kV), static 2N / N+1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, automated transfer switchgear (ATS), and multi-megawatt N+1 standby emergency diesel generator arrays with extensive on-site fuel autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | ~350.0 MVA High-Voltage Substation Utility Grid Capacity Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / N+1 Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency chilled water plants with air/water-side economization, cold aisle containment, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for high-density AI clusters, zero-water evaporative cooling options, and real-time BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Ultra-low latency optical dark fiber backbones linking GRU10 to core São Paulo financial routing hubs, regional cloud availability zones, and Atlantic subsea cable landing stations. |
| PUE Target | < 1.30 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% Renewable energy supply backed by Brazil’s clean hydro/wind/solar power grid and corporate ESG sustainability targets. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2024–2025 |
| Construction Start | 2025–2026 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Phased Delivery Target (2026–2027) |
| Full Buildout | Active Multi-Phase Greenfield Hyperscale & AI Campus |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $1,200,000,000 USD to $1,500,000,000 USD Total Campus Capital Expenditure |
| Funding | Private Equity & Infrastructure Capital (Ada Infrastructure / GLP Capital Partners / Institutional Investors) |