Amazon is gearing up to invest nearly $150 billion in expanding its data center infrastructure over the next 15 years. This undertaking is aimed at meeting the growing demand for artificial intelligence applications and digital services.
Kevin Miller, an AWS vice president overseeing data centers, emphasized the company’s significant capacity expansion efforts to better serve customers. Over the past two years, Amazon has committed approximately $148 billion to build and operate data centers worldwide, far surpassing its rivals in investment.
Despite facing challenges in securing land and electricity for these power-intensive facilities, Amazon remains undeterred. The company is exploring innovative solutions, such as collaborating with utilities and investing in renewable energy projects like solar farms and battery storage, to address these concerns.
Amazon’s expansion strategy extends to regions like Mississippi and Pennsylvania, where it is pioneering large-scale data center projects. However, the company faces opposition from communities concerned about environmental impact and infrastructural strain. In response, Amazon is committed to leveraging its purchasing power to encourage utilities to transition towards renewable energy sources.