Chindata Greater Beijing AI Data Center Campus: Pan-Beijing Hyperscale Compute Hub
Status: Phase 1 & 2 Operational / Multi-Phase AI Campus Expansion Under Construction | Location: Huailai Industrial Park / Chaoyang District Hub, Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Economic Corridor, China
Project Overview
Chindata Group’s Greater Beijing AI Data Center Campus, anchored across Huailai and the broader Pan-Beijing industrial corridors, represents one of Northern China’s leading hyperscale digital infrastructure clusters developed under China’s “Eastern Data, Western Computing” national initiative. Designed to support the rapidly expanding demand for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, the campus is purpose-built for large-scale AI large language model (LLM) training, autonomous driving simulations, advanced analytics, and real-time AI inference workloads. Strategically located near Beijing, the facility provides ultra-low network latency of less than 2 milliseconds to central Beijing, enabling fast data processing and seamless connectivity for enterprises, technology companies, and research institutions. The campus integrates next-generation infrastructure technologies, including advanced modular prefabricated building systems that accelerate deployment and improve scalability. It also incorporates Solid-State Transformer (SST) direct power delivery solutions to enhance electrical efficiency and reliability while supporting the high energy demands of AI workloads. For thermal management, the facility utilizes advanced direct-to-chip liquid cooling technologies designed to handle ultra-high-density AI rack configurations and next-generation GPU deployments. With its combination of strategic location, advanced cooling architecture, efficient power systems, and AI-focused design, Chindata’s Greater Beijing AI Data Center Campus strengthens China’s position in the global race for large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Chindata Greater Beijing AI Data Center Campus: Pan-Beijing Hyperscale Compute Hub |
| Location | Huailai Industrial Park / Chaoyang District Hub, Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Economic Corridor, China |
| Status | Phase 1 & 2 Operational / Multi-Phase AI Campus Expansion Under Construction |
| Commissioning | Phase 1 (57 MW HLI01): Q1 2022 / Phase 2 Expansions: 2024–2025 / Phase 3 AI Expansion: Q4 2026 |
| Total IT Load | ~500 MW IT Load across Greater Beijing / Pan-Beijing regional campus nodes |
| Total Capacity | ~700+ MW Total Campus Power Capacity |
| Tier Level | Tier III+ Equivalent (High-Density Fault-Tolerant AI Compute Architecture) |
| Project Type | Greenfield Ultra-Density AI Factory & Hyperscale Cloud Compute Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Beijing |
| Population | ~21.9 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~22+ million (Beijing Metropolitan Area) |
| City GDP | ~CNY 4.4 trillion (≈ USD 610 billion) |
| Per Capita Income | ~CNY 200,000 (≈ USD 28,000) |
| City Tier | Tier 1 – Global Economic, Technology & Innovation Hub |
| Key Strengths | Capital city of China; major global political and economic center; leading hub for technology, artificial intelligence, research, finance, and advanced manufacturing; home to major universities and innovation clusters; strong digital infrastructure; headquarters of leading Chinese technology companies; extensive transportation networks; large talent pool. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Chindata Group |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | HEC Group, State Grid Corporation of China, Meituan, Baidu, ByteDance |
| Construction Contractor | China Construction First Group / In-House Chindata Prefabricated Modular Engineering |
| MEP Engineering | Chindata Engineering & Delta Electronics (Solid-State Transformer Architecture) |
| Network Connectivity | Sub-2ms ultra-low latency dark fiber backbones directly linked to Beijing national IXPs, carrier-neutral connections to China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile. |
| Power Infrastructure | Multi-path 110kV and 220kV dedicated cabin substations via State Grid North China, deployed with indoor Solid-State Transformers (SST) for direct AC-to-DC high-efficiency conversion and behind-the-meter renewable power integration. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 700+ MW Utility Interconnection Capacity across regional campus modules |
| UPS Redundancy | Block-Redundant / Distributed 2N static UPS architecture integrated with high-efficiency SST power modules and fast-start standby generator sets. |
| Cooling System | Direct-to-chip (DTC) liquid cooling, rear-door heat exchangers (RDHx), and Chindata X-Flo Indirect Evaporative Cooling (IEC) AHU modules optimized for 50 kW+ per rack AI density. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral multi-conduit optical fiber rings traversing the Jing-Jin-Ji digital technology corridor. |
| PUE Target | < 1.18 (Annual operational average PUE ~1.21 across next-gen campus facilities) |
| Energy Mix | High-penetration regional wind and solar power sourced from the Zhangjiakou Renewable Energy Demonstration Zone, supplemented by State Grid North China utility power. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Q4 2019 / Continuous AI expansion masterplan through 2026 |
| Construction Start | 2019 (Phased multi-building execution) |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Q1 2022 (Initial 57 MW HLI01 operational) |
| Full Buildout | 2026 – 2027 (Full ~500 MW IT Load / Regional GW-scale masterplan) |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | ~$3,500,000,000 USD to $5,000,000,000 USD (RMB 25B+ regional cluster commitment) |
| Funding | Corporate project equity, institutional debt, and long-term hyperscale anchor tenant agreements |