Amazon.com Inc. has announced plans to invest A$20 billion in expanding its data center infrastructure in Australia between 2025 and 2029. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called this investment the largest ever in technology by a global company in the country.
Largest Tech Investment
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed Amazon Web Services' investment to expand data center infrastructure in Sydney and Melbourne. He highlighted that this is the largest tech investment in Australia’s history by an international company. According to Amazon, the funds will enhance cloud computing capacity and support the growing demand for artificial intelligence in Australia.
Supporting Clean Energy Transition
As part of the expansion, Amazon will also build three new solar farms in Victoria and Queensland to power the growing infrastructure. The company plans to purchase over 170 megawatts of renewable energy, which will help meet its clean energy goals. Amazon's existing solar and wind projects already support its data centers in the country.
Strengthening AI Capabilities
Amazon's investment aligns with the Australian government's goals to boost productivity and economic growth through AI-driven innovation. According to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, AI and automation could add A$600 billion to Australia’s GDP by 2030. AWS began operations in Australia in 2012 and has since significantly expanded its presence in the region.
Overall, Amazon's investment in Australia's data center infrastructure, aimed at developing cloud technologies and artificial intelligence, underscores the importance of digitization and the support of clean energy in the country. These moves align with Australia’s ambitions to become a leader in technology and sustainable development.
