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Araico

Paraguayan energy and infrastructure developer.

As of October 2026, Araico was developing high-density AI campuses in Paraguay around renewable power, land, connectivity and cooling.

Last refreshed: 22 October 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Key Question

Can Araico turn Itaipú power into a working AI campus by mid-2027?

Timeline for Araico

#17 21 Oct

Agreed with Crusoe to build AI computing infrastructure

Data Centres: Boom and Backlash: Crusoe plans AI site on Itaipu power
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Background

Araico is a Paraguayan developer of high-density computing campuses for AI workloads.

Its campus model combines renewable electricity, land, network connectivity, cooling and computing facilities. Araico presents those components as one infrastructure offer for operators deploying power-intensive computing in Paraguay.

Common Questions
What is Araico?
Araico is a Paraguayan developer building AI-campus infrastructure around renewable power, land, connectivity and high-density computing facilities.Source: Araico
What is Araico building with Crusoe?
Araico and Crusoe agreed to build high-performance computing infrastructure in Paraguay using power from the Itaipú Hydroelectric Dam.Source: US State Department via CNN Brasil
When will the Araico and Crusoe facility open?
Crusoe plans to bring an initial facility online around mid-2027, according to the US State Department announcement.Source: US State Department via CNN Brasil
How large is Araico's Crusoe project?
The October 2026 announcement gave no capacity, energy volume, site or investment figure for the initial facility.Source: US State Department via CNN Brasil
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Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 22 October 2026. Editorial standards.