JERA, Dell Technologies and RHAELM signed a memorandum of understanding on October 1 to develop a standardised model for AI infrastructure in Japan.
The collaboration starts with the Chiba Project, adjacent to JERA’s thermal power station. The partners describe power capacity of up to 400MW, with operations targeted around 2028.
Power and computing developed together
JERA supplies power and site capabilities, Dell contributes rack-scale AI infrastructure, and RHAELM leads project delivery. Apollo intends to serve as a strategic investment and financing partner for RHAELM.
Expected capital deployment exceeds US$15 billion across all phases, including land, power, construction and computing equipment.
A planned expansion model
The project would draw power behind the meter from JERA’s existing generation asset. The partners aim to replicate the approach at other sites. Capacity, timing and spending remain development targets, rather than completed infrastructure.
Sources: JERA’s partnership and Chiba Project announcement.
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