A major artificial intelligence infrastructure project is taking shape in Uberlândia, Brazil, where Tesla Megapack battery systems will power a new 400 MW data center. The initiative is being described as one of the largest AI infrastructure developments in Latin America.
Backed by major industry players
The project is being led by RT-One and involves a broad industrial alliance that includes:
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Hitachi Energy
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Siemens
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ABB
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HIMOINSA
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Schneider Electric
The facility is being financed through private equity investment exceeding R$6 billion (about $1.1 billion).
Designed for renewable-powered AI computing
According to RT-One, the data center will operate on 100% renewable energy, aiming to both power high-performance AI workloads and strengthen the regional electricity network.
By integrating the Tesla Megapack, the site will serve a dual role:
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Major energy consumer
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Grid-supporting infrastructure asset
How the Megapack will help the grid
RT-One President Fernando Palamone explained that the battery system will enable smart energy balancing.
The facility will:
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Absorb surplus electricity when supply is high
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Provide stabilization services during peak demand
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Improve grid resilience and reliability
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Enable more efficient use of renewable power
This approach turns the data center into an active participant in grid management rather than just a power-intensive facility.
With hyperscale AI demand rising globally, the Uberlândia project highlights how large data centers are increasingly being paired with advanced energy storage to ensure sustainability and grid stability.