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New Botswana Data Center to Boost AI with Solar Power

10/3/2025

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AAAS Energy (Netherlands) and ChillMine Corporation (US) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a Botswana data center campus for AI computing and hyperscalers.
The site at Leupane Energy Hub includes 250 MW solar and a 100 MW/400 MW BESS.
The Leupane Energy Hub aims to sell power on the Southern African Power Pool.

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Story summary

AAAS Energy (Netherlands) and ChillMine Corporation (US) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a Botswana data center campus for AI computing and hyperscalers.
The site at Leupane Energy Hub includes 250 MW solar and a 100 MW/400 MW BESS.
The Leupane Energy Hub aims to sell power on the Southern African Power Pool.