Tajikistan is set to build its first fully hydropower-driven data center in the Darvoz district of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), marking a major step forward in sustainable AI infrastructure across Central Asia, according to a press release from AI CONF 2025.
The project is a joint venture between darya.ai, a Tajik firm focused on AI sustainability, and Yotta Data Services Private Limited, India’s largest data center developer and part of the Hiranandani Group. The agreement was formally signed on October 25 during the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence held in Dushanbe.
Entirely powered by renewable hydropower, the upcoming Darvoz Data Center will serve as a cornerstone of Tajikistan’s national AI infrastructure. It supports the government’s long-term goal of generating up to 5% of GDP from the AI sector by 2040, while positioning the country as a regional hub for data storage and processing in Central Asia.
Equipped with cutting-edge computing systems, the facility will provide advanced digital infrastructure for enterprises, government institutions, and research organizations, as well as offer AI startups access to high-performance NVIDIA GPU-powered compute resources. The use of clean, renewable energy aligns with Tajikistan’s broader vision for a green economy and environmentally responsible technology development.
Kristina Zaalishvili, Chief Operating Officer of darya.ai, noted that partnering with Yotta represents a major step toward establishing modern, independent technology infrastructure in Tajikistan. She emphasized that the initiative will enhance regional AI capacity and create new opportunities for engineers, researchers, and data specialists.
The collaboration brings together darya.ai’s local expertise in sustainable technologies with Yotta’s global experience in developing energy-efficient data centers.
The Darvoz project represents the first phase of a broader initiative aimed at positioning Tajikistan as a strategic technological bridge between South and Central Asia in the field of artificial intelligence.
A hydropower green data center operates entirely on hydroelectric energy, a renewable, low-emission power source that significantly reduces carbon footprint compared to traditional, fossil-fuel-powered facilities. Hydropower provides a stable, continuous energy supply that can also integrate with solar and wind resources to ensure reliable, sustainable operations.
