Envision Targets Gobi Desert for AI Data Centre Expansion

Envision unveiled Mission Gobi at VivaTech 2026 to build 5GW of green AI data centre capacity in desert regions by 2030.

The renewable energy systems provider targets arid landscapes for facilities that could reshape how computing infrastructure accesses power.

The company operates the world's first AI data centre running entirely on direct green power in Chifeng, China.

The facility demonstrates how high-density computing loads can match clean energy generation without carbon-intensive grids.

Desert regions for computing expansion

Mission Gobi focuses on desert and arid territories for data centre deployment.

According to Envision, developing 1% of global desert and Gobi regions could support terawatt-scale computing capacity at competitive cost.

The Gobi spans northern China and southern Mongolia with extreme climate conditions.

These expansive arid landscapes offer space for renewable energy infrastructure at scale.

Envision already deploys its AI Power System technology across multiple facilities.

The green technology company integrates renewable energy, storage, grid infrastructure and computing in a system-level approach.

The business model addresses rising electricity demand and power security concerns in regions where computing capacity continues to grow.

Data centres require stable energy supplies to maintain operations.

Direct renewable energy connection

The Chifeng facility proves commercial viability of matching clean energy with computing loads.

The operational site runs without reliance on traditional power grids.

Envision is constructing the Galaxy Campus in Ulanqab, China, to expand its footprint.

The site functions as what the company describes as the only gigawatt-scale AI data centre powered by directly connected renewable energy.

These projects show how computing demands can align with clean energy systems.

The facilities connect wind turbines, energy storage and grid infrastructure to power computing operations.

Lei Zhang, Founder and CEO of Envision, addressed energy system constraints at VivaTech 2026.

He says: "The traditional power system was not designed for the scale and speed of the AI era."

Partnership model for deployment

Envision plans to work with governments, utilities, technology companies, infrastructure investors and local partners.

The collaboration model focuses on delivering power systems for data centre clients.

Lei says: "Mission Gobi offers a new system-level approach – integrating renewable energy, storage, grid infrastructure and computing to deliver scalable, cost-competitive clean power."

He says: "Building on our successful partnerships in Europe, we believe it can support Europe's AI growth, energy security and clean energy transition."

The company targets international deployment of these facilities through an ecosystem of partners.

Lei says: "Importantly, Mission Gobi is designed as a replicable blueprint. Developing even 1% of global desert and Gobi regions could support terawatt-scale computing capacity at highly competitive cost, helping accelerate the deployment of AI infrastructure worldwide."

Renewable energy infrastructure

Envision provides renewable energy system solutions including smart wind turbines, energy storage and green hydrogen systems.

The business operates across three sectors to support data centre power requirements.

The joint effort between partners aims to deliver power systems that remain clean, intelligent, flexible and affordable.

The company works to reduce production, storage and synergy costs of renewable energy through technology.

The expansion occurs as computing power demands increase globally. Data centres require substantial electricity supplies to maintain operations at scale.