AirTrunk commits $30B to build 5GW of AI data centers in India

However, data centers require vast amounts of electricity, water, and land, and industry executives and analysts have pointed to resource issues as a potential bottleneck, particularly regarding power.

Deloitte estimates data center build-outs in the Asia Pacific region could require tens of terawatt-hours of additional electricity by the end of the decade.

AirTrunk’s investment thesis is underpinned by government support, a large pool of technical talent, and access to renewable energy, Khuda said.