Foxconn partnered with Zettabyte to build a hyperscale AI data centre in Taiwan

• The market is experiencing unprecedented demand as global hyperscalers concentrate AI investments in Taoyuan, leveraging Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem to address regional capacity constraints.
• A-Top Cloud Data Centre leads supply expansion, operating at 70% utilisation with phased growth from 16 MW to 80 MW by 2028, ultimately targeting 100+ MW. The facility features high-density specifications exceeding 8 kW per rack across 12,000+ racks for AI computational needs.

A-Top Data Centre Campus is set to scale to over 100 MW capacity, establishing as Taiwan’s premier hyperscale data centre facility

• Pricing models are shifting from space-based to power consumptionbased billing, reflecting AI’s intensive energy demands. Despite projected NT$50 billion (USD 1.6 million) investment by 2030, demand is expected to exceed supply leading pricing pressures.

Taiwan Government “AI New Ten Major Construction” plan allocates NT$200 billion (USD 6.2 billion) to boost the nation’s global AI
competitiveness and drive industry-wide AI transformation

• Taiwan is implementing advanced cooling and renewable energy solutions to address 30% projected energy consumption increases while balancing performance with environmental goals. Taiwan has restricted large data centres in the Northern region since 2024.

Outlook

• For Users
  • Prioritise data centres with renewable energy agreements.
  • Evaluate facilities considering power-based pricing models.
  • Secure capacity early amid rising rental pressures.
• For Providers
  • Align expansion with hyperscale AI requirements.
  • Partner locally to leverage supply chain advantages.
  • Offer premium service packages for high-density AI computing requirements.