Getworks and Hokkaido Electric Power Form Business Alliance for New Container-Type Data Centers to Support AI Infrastructure in Hokkaido
Getworks and Hokkaido Electric Power (HEPCO) have signed a business alliance to develop and operate containerized data centers in Hokkaido tailored for AI workloads, focusing on rapid GPU deployment and renewable energy utilization.
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Getworks Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hidenori Nakazawa; hereinafter "Getworks") and Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc. (Headquarters: Sapporo, Hokkaido; President and Director: Susumu Saito; hereinafter "Hokkaido Electric Power" or "HEPCO") have entered into a business alliance today regarding the "establishment and operation of container-type data centers (hereinafter "container DCs") to support AI infrastructure in Hokkaido."
In recent years, the rapid proliferation of generative AI has made the large-scale and swift construction of high-performance GPU servers (both air-cooled and water-cooled) indispensable. In this context, container DCs, which allow for quick construction and offer high scalability, have become an essential option.
Getworks has accumulated extensive technical expertise in both water-cooled and air-cooled container DCs, along with operational know-how for large-scale GPU servers. On March 28, 2026, the company commenced operations at the "Misawa-no-mori AI Container Park" in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, marking Getworks' fifth domestic operational base for container DCs.
This business alliance aims to leverage and combine the respective capabilities of Getworks and Hokkaido Electric Power to promote the rapid introduction and deployment of highly scalable container DCs. The partnership also aims for operational efficiency, environmental impact reduction through the use of renewable energy, and the decentralization and virtualization of DCs—envisioning a "Watt-Bit" collaboration where geographically dispersed DCs are linked as a single giant entity. Furthermore, the two companies aim to jointly develop and deploy AI/GPU services that provide GPU computing power via the internet for AI training and inference.
Getworks, in collaboration with government authorities, will promote the deployment of multiple container DC bases throughout Hokkaido. The goal is to strengthen AI infrastructure in the region, promote decentralized regional DCs, reduce environmental impacts, and build a sustainable digital foundation.
Hokkaido Electric Power, utilizing its strengths as a long-standing business operator in Hokkaido, will strive to support the deployment and operation of DCs within the region, tailored to the specific power characteristics of Hokkaido.
[Main Initiatives]
1. Consideration of Locations for Container DCs Using Idle Lands in Hokkaido
- Exploration of idle lands, including properties owned by Hokkaido Electric Power and former factory sites.
2. Analysis of Power and Water Usage in Cold-Climate Container DCs and Consideration of Energy-Saving Measures
- Data analysis of power and water usage based on Getworks' operational track record of container DCs.
- Consideration for optimizing energy savings.
3. Consideration of Renewable Energy Utilization
- Study the feasibility of introducing solar, wind, and small-scale hydroelectric power.
- Consideration of building local production-for-local consumption energy models.
4. Consideration of Future Demand Response (DR) Utilization
- Study the DR suitability (potential and responsiveness) of data center loads.
5. Consideration of Joint Development of AI/GPU Services
- Study the provision of AI/GPU services jointly with the HEPCO Group.
About Getworks Co., Ltd.:
Getworks is a provider of infrastructure for AI/HPC using GPU servers, centered on the design, construction, and operation of containerized data centers. Since 2013, they have built over 300 containerized DCs and worked on joint projects with local governments utilizing energy-saving and renewable energy. They have a track record of installing and operating over 3,000 servers and 10,000 GPUs, achieving short delivery times and high-efficiency infrastructure through complete in-house design and domestic production.
About Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc.:
Hokkaido Electric Power is a comprehensive energy company primarily operating in Hokkaido. Aiming to balance a decarbonized society with the sustainable growth of the regional economy, they work on expanding renewable energy and high-efficiency energy utilization while providing energy solutions that meet customer needs.
In recent years, the rapid proliferation of generative AI has made the large-scale and swift construction of high-performance GPU servers (both air-cooled and water-cooled) indispensable. In this context, container DCs, which allow for quick construction and offer high scalability, have become an essential option.
Getworks has accumulated extensive technical expertise in both water-cooled and air-cooled container DCs, along with operational know-how for large-scale GPU servers. On March 28, 2026, the company commenced operations at the "Misawa-no-mori AI Container Park" in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, marking Getworks' fifth domestic operational base for container DCs.
This business alliance aims to leverage and combine the respective capabilities of Getworks and Hokkaido Electric Power to promote the rapid introduction and deployment of highly scalable container DCs. The partnership also aims for operational efficiency, environmental impact reduction through the use of renewable energy, and the decentralization and virtualization of DCs—envisioning a "Watt-Bit" collaboration where geographically dispersed DCs are linked as a single giant entity. Furthermore, the two companies aim to jointly develop and deploy AI/GPU services that provide GPU computing power via the internet for AI training and inference.
Getworks, in collaboration with government authorities, will promote the deployment of multiple container DC bases throughout Hokkaido. The goal is to strengthen AI infrastructure in the region, promote decentralized regional DCs, reduce environmental impacts, and build a sustainable digital foundation.
Hokkaido Electric Power, utilizing its strengths as a long-standing business operator in Hokkaido, will strive to support the deployment and operation of DCs within the region, tailored to the specific power characteristics of Hokkaido.
[Main Initiatives]
1. Consideration of Locations for Container DCs Using Idle Lands in Hokkaido
- Exploration of idle lands, including properties owned by Hokkaido Electric Power and former factory sites.
2. Analysis of Power and Water Usage in Cold-Climate Container DCs and Consideration of Energy-Saving Measures
- Data analysis of power and water usage based on Getworks' operational track record of container DCs.
- Consideration for optimizing energy savings.
3. Consideration of Renewable Energy Utilization
- Study the feasibility of introducing solar, wind, and small-scale hydroelectric power.
- Consideration of building local production-for-local consumption energy models.
4. Consideration of Future Demand Response (DR) Utilization
- Study the DR suitability (potential and responsiveness) of data center loads.
5. Consideration of Joint Development of AI/GPU Services
- Study the provision of AI/GPU services jointly with the HEPCO Group.
About Getworks Co., Ltd.:
Getworks is a provider of infrastructure for AI/HPC using GPU servers, centered on the design, construction, and operation of containerized data centers. Since 2013, they have built over 300 containerized DCs and worked on joint projects with local governments utilizing energy-saving and renewable energy. They have a track record of installing and operating over 3,000 servers and 10,000 GPUs, achieving short delivery times and high-efficiency infrastructure through complete in-house design and domestic production.
About Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc.:
Hokkaido Electric Power is a comprehensive energy company primarily operating in Hokkaido. Aiming to balance a decarbonized society with the sustainable growth of the regional economy, they work on expanding renewable energy and high-efficiency energy utilization while providing energy solutions that meet customer needs.