安徽第二城 又一个“起飞”机会已至？

Core Insights - The article highlights the growing importance of computing power as a core infrastructure in the AI era, with Wuhu emerging as a significant player in China's computing power landscape [1][4]. Industry Overview - Wuhu is part of the national "East Data West Computing" project, designated as one of the ten major data center clusters, with the "Chinese Digital Island" being a key area for intelligent computing infrastructure development [1][4]. - The demand for computing power is increasing globally, driven by the AI wave, with Wuhu's computing power industry entering a "harvest period" as major enterprises invest in the region [3][12]. Recent Developments - Wuhu's computing power public service platform recently connected with four national platforms and added six new data centers, enhancing its capabilities [2]. - The Wuhu cluster has integrated 34 data centers, accumulating a total of nearly 640P of general computing power, 26,000P of intelligent computing power, 33.3P of supercomputing power, and 2,070 qubits of quantum computing power, making it a leader in the nation [3][10]. Strategic Importance - Wuhu's strategic location near the East China power grid and its energy sufficiency make it an attractive site for data centers, which require substantial energy resources [6][8]. - The region's low latency network infrastructure supports high-demand applications such as AI inference and e-commerce, positioning Wuhu as a preferred choice for industries in the Yangtze River Delta [9][10]. Economic Impact - Wuhu's GDP surpassed 500 billion yuan for the first time, with a growth rate of 6.4%, driven significantly by the automotive manufacturing sector, which has seen a 20% increase in value added [12]. - The city aims to diversify its economy beyond automotive manufacturing by developing new sectors, including digital economy and intelligent robotics, with the computing power industry at its core [12][13]. Competitive Landscape - Wuhu faces competition from other cities in the Yangtze River Delta, which are also ramping up their computing power initiatives, leading to an increasingly competitive environment [14][15]. - Despite its advantages, Wuhu must address challenges such as talent shortages and higher operational costs compared to western hubs, as well as improve inter-regional coordination in computing power utilization [15].