In the heart of the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro, a billionaire project begins to reposition Brazil on the map of the digital economy. The promise is bold: transform the city into one of the ten largest artificial intelligence hubs in the world.
Behind this initiative is Elea Data Centersresponsible for the creation of Rio Ai Citya data centers complex that unites unprecedented scale, sustainability and economic impact.
Sustainability as a competitive differential
The first phase of the project foresees 1.5 GW of renewable energywith expansion potential for 3,2 GW. This, in fact, comparable to the largest structures on the planet.
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This power is the basis for meeting the new wave of the digital economy. Marked by the massive use of artificial intelligence and growing demand for storage and data processing.
One of the central points of Rio Ai City is its green conception. The complex uses 100% certified renewable energywater -free cooling systems and architectural solutions that favor energy efficiency.
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In addition, the strategic location guarantees direct connection to hubs from submarine cables and access to a power grid with 99.8% availabilityone of the highest rates in the world.
Global partnerships reinforce confidence
In August 2025, during the Rio Innovation WeekElea signed a Memorandum of Understandings (Mou) with the Oracle and City Hall of Rio de Janeiro.
The agreement, which was attended by the mayor Eduardo Paesof Alessandro Lombardifounder of Elea, and Alexandre MaioralCEO of Oracle Brasil, consolidated the confidence of global players in the project and marked a decisive step to transform the Olympic Park in largest Data Centers hub in Latin America.
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Economic and social impact
Rio Ai City goes beyond digital infrastructure. The project is part of a Urban Revitalizationsupported by the City Hall, which provides for the generation of More than 10,000 direct and indirect jobs.
The complex must also boost startups, research centers and global technology companies. Strengthening productive chains linked to innovation across the country.
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Brazil in the center of digital transformation
For Alessandro Lombardi, Chairman da Elea, the initiative reposition the country in the global scene.
“Our project combines energy availability, world -class connectivity and sustainability to attract brains that will draw the future. Brazil has all the conditions to become the global epicenter of digital infrastructure.”
With high energy capacity, sustainable infrastructure and strategic partnerships, the Rio Ai City It stands as a milestone in the country’s digital transformation and reinforces the role of the river as a protagonist in the future economy.
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