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Naver AI infrastructure and energy expansion

Overview

Naver is expanding its artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure through large-scale industrial partnerships and renewable energy initiatives.

In early September 2026, Naver and Brookfield Corporation announced plans to develop a 1GW-class global AI factory. The initial phase of this project involves a 200MW capacity build-out with an investment of up to $9 billion, combining Naver’s AI technology with Brookfield’s infrastructure and asset management expertise.

To support its growing infrastructure, Naver signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Girin Energy to secure renewable power. This includes a planned stake in the 216MW ‘Jindo Green Solar’ project in South Korea. The energy generated is intended to power Naver’s AI and cloud data centers, such as ‘GAK Sejong’ and ‘GAK Chuncheon’, as part of the company’s ‘2040 Carbon Negative’ initiative.

Entities

Naver · Ministry of Science and ICT · Girin Energy · Jindo Green Solar · Brookfield Corporation

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Naver partners with Girin Energy for 216MW solar project

    Naver signed an MOU with Girin Energy to invest in and purchase power from the 216MW Jindo Green Solar project to supply its AI and cloud data centers.

  2. 14 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Naver and Brookfield to develop 1GW AI factory

    Naver and Brookfield Corporation are collaborating on a 1GW-class global AI factory, with an initial $9 billion investment planned for a 200MW phase to combine AI technology with infrastructure expertise.

Sources

biz.heraldcorp.com · dhnews.co.kr · startuprecipe.co.kr · venturesquare.net