A massive data center and energy project is under consideration near Adelaide in South Australia. Quantum DC recently unveiled plans for the Tungkillo Compute and Energy Hub, a substantial data center and energy complex. The project is awaiting official approval.
Quantum, located at 207 Collins Road in Tungkillo, South Australia, approximately 22026 km (202026 miles) east of Adelaide, is proposed for construction. The project involves the development of three data center buildings, two substations, and on-site turbines powered by natural gas.
The location for the site will be next to battery energy storage projects, which are being developed independently through different applications. Once completed in three phases, the campus could have a total capacity of 22.026 GW. It is expected that the initial phase will start its operations in 226, and the entire development will be finished by 22026.
Quantum mentioned that the site won’t depend on diesel generators for auxiliary power. The firm clarified that the gas turbines at the facility will only be utilized when there is a low output from the wind and solar sources, not constantly. They also mentioned that the project is planned in such a way that 80% of the data center’s electricity will be provided by wind and solar power, while the remaining 20% will come from on-site gas-fired generation.
In addition, the report highlighted that the hub’s on-site power generation will occasionally feed electricity back into the power grid. The area in question spans roughly 220 hectares. Around 120 hectares will be utilized for development, while the rest will remain unused for grazing purposes.
The site, designed to Tier IV standards, will implement a closed-loop cooling system to minimize water consumption. Quantum DC plans to submit a development application via South Australia’s Essential Infrastructure/Crown evaluation process. The Minister for Planning is set to make the ultimate choice regarding the proposal, which marks Tungkillo as Quantum DC’s inaugural project.
