Microsoft Plans 38 Gigawatts of Data Center Capacity by 2032, Bloomberg News Reports
Only about 2 gigawatts of Microsoft’s current 12-gigawatt capacity is AI-focused, and that share is expected to rise to about one-third, Bloomberg News reported.
- Bloomberg News reported on Thursday that Microsoft plans to expand its data-center capacity to 38 gigawatts by 2032, more than tripling the company's current footprint.
- Technology companies are pouring billions into data centers to power generative AI-specific services such as ChatGPT and Copilot, which require massive amounts of computing power.
- Microsoft expects capital expenditures of $175 billion for the 2026 calendar year and $50 billion for fiscal first quarter 2027, while spreading long-term leases over 25 years to lower annual reported spending.
- Stronger-than-Expected cloud growth reported in July offers evidence that massive AI-specific investments are paying off, though the company did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
- Only about 2 gigawatts of Microsoft's current 12-gigawatt capacity is centered on AI-specific chips, a share expected to grow to about a third of the 38 gigawatts planned by 2032.
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Microsoft's plan is to increase the capacity of its data centers (or data centers) from 12 gigawatts to 38 gigawatts by 2032, according to Bloomberg.
Microsoft is tripling its data center capacity to 38GW by 2032 to meet surging demand for AI and cloud services. This scale exceeds the maximum power demand of New York State and is analyzed as a strategic decision to significantly strengthen infrastructure dedicated to AI, address the shortage of computing resources, and secure an advantage in the Big Tech competition.
Microsoft plans 38 gigawatts of data center capacity by 2032, Bloomberg News reports
Microsoft plans to build out its data-center capacity to about 38 gigawatts by 2032, more than triple its current footprint, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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