Canada · 19 d ago
Achim Hering · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
EverWind plans a $10-billion AI data centre in Cape Breton
EverWind's $10-billion plan
8 billion for the data centre 2 billion for wind projects
The plan in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia, includes $8 billion for a data centre campus and $2 billion for onshore wind projects. EverWind says a large AI developer has signed a long-term lease.
Construction jobs
2,000
Permanent jobs
215
EverWind expects 2,000 construction jobs and 215 permanent positions. The campus would start at 95 megawatts in late 2027 and reach 420 megawatts at full build-out.
Canada doesn't have enough compute power. We need more compute power in this country.
— Tim Houston, premier of Nova Scotia
Background
In June, the premier said data centres were a discussion for the future; he now cites Ottawa's data sovereignty rules. NDP Leader Claudia Chender says Nova Scotians have deep concerns about power rates and fresh water.
