Brazil sees three-year window to compete in global data‑center market

Brazil has a three‑year opportunity to become competitive in the international data‑center market as the United States and Europe face energy‑supply constraints that limit new capacity. Luciano Fialho, senior vice‑president of corporate development at Scala Data Centers, says a processing gap will emerge in the next three years, creating demand that could be met in Brazil if the country moves quickly.

Industry experts warn that without immediate action to attract foreign investment and develop a supportive regulatory environment, Brazil could miss the chance and increase its dependence on digital‑infrastructure services hosted abroad. A study by FGV Projetos estimates that a 100‑megawatt data centre could add about R$1.5 billion to Brazil’s GDP, underscoring the economic stakes. The sector calls for a unified sense of urgency from government, legislators and civil society, noting Brazil’s ample electricity supply as a strategic advantage for large‑scale data‑center projects.