Eurus Energy and Toyota Tsusho to Build Japan's First Wind-Powered Data Center in Hokkaido
January 15, 2026
In a significant move for Japan's digital infrastructure and green energy transition, two major corporations are partnering to develop the country's first data center directly powered by an onshore wind farm. The project underscores the growing imperative for the data center industry to secure sustainable and reliable power sources while reducing its carbon footprint.
Japanese renewable energy developer Eurus Energy has announced a partnership with Toyota Tsusho Corporation, the trading arm of the Toyota Group, to construct a wind-powered data center in Wakkanai City, Hokkaido. The facility, to be named the Soya Green Data Center I, will be built adjacent to the Eurus-operated 42-megawatt Kabaoka Wind Farm, which began commercial operations in February 2024 and features ten 4.2MW turbines from GE Vernova.
The data center's initial IT capacity is planned at approximately 3 megawatts and will be situated on a 9,900-square-meter plot of land. A private wire connection will directly channel electricity from the wind farm to the facility, marking a pioneering model for Japan. To ensure a consistent power supply, the partners have stated that a backup mechanism will be established to procure additional renewable energy if generation from the wind farm is insufficient.
Under the agreement, Eurus Energy will be responsible for land preparation, construction of the buildings, and power supply. Toyota Tsusho will provide the data center services. Construction is scheduled to commence in April 2026, with operations targeted for 2027. The companies have indicated that the data center will be designed to be earthquake-resistant. Looking ahead, they are considering a potential expansion of the facility's capacity to between 10 and 20 megawatts by 2030, contingent on the project's initial success.
The initiative represents a strategic convergence of expertise from a leading renewable player and a major industrial conglomerate. Eurus Energy brings a substantial global portfolio to the table, with over 5 gigawatts of total operating capacity across 16 countries, including 4.2GW from wind and nearly 900MW from solar. For Toyota Tsusho, this venture expands its footprint in digital infrastructure services. The project's success could serve as a blueprint for similar integrated renewable energy and data center developments across Japan and the wider Asia-Pacific region, addressing both energy security and sustainability goals.
Source: datacenterdynamics
