The iMasons Legacy

Elea Unveils Rio AI City, Poised to Become One of the Largest and Most Advanced AI Hubs Worldwide

Eight years ago, Alessandro Lombardi started Elea Data Centers in a garage in Rio. Today, his vision is reshaping Brazil’s digital landscape with scalable, AI-ready infrastructure powered by 100 percent renewable energy. In this episode, we explore how Elea is leading sustainable growth with Rio AI City, a 3.2 gigawatt project located in Olympic Park, and expanding in São Paulo with advanced cooling and power systems.

With insights from Infrastructure Masons CEO Santiago Suinaga, we take a closer look at how Brazil is positioning itself as a global hub for AI, supported by abundant green power and forward-thinking policy.

Listen in to discover how Elea is creating digital opportunities for over 200 million people while supporting local jobs and communities.