Digital Realty Celebrates Key Milestone in Advancement of Sustainability Goals
Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) has announced that its subsidiary Teraco has begun construction of a 120-megawatt utility-scale solar photovoltaic power plant in South Africa. This groundbreaking initiative marks the first instance of a global data center company owning a power plant. The facility is scheduled to start generating power in late 2026, with an output capacity equivalent to powering 110,000 South African households annually.
The project strengthens Digital Realty's commitment to sustainability, with over 150 of its data centers already operating on 100% renewable electricity. Combined with existing agreements, the company will have more than 1.5 gigawatts of contracted solar and wind capacity, reinforcing its position as a leader in sustainable data center solutions.
Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) ha annunciato che la sua sussidiaria Teraco ha avviato la costruzione di una centrale solare fotovoltaica di utilità da 120 megawatt in Sudafrica. Questa iniziativa innovativa segna il primo caso in cui un'azienda globale di data center possiede una centrale elettrica. L'impianto dovrebbe iniziare a generare energia entro la fine del 2026, con una capacità di produzione equivalente a soddisfare il fabbisogno energetico di 110.000 famiglie sudafricane ogni anno.
Il progetto rafforza l'impegno di Digital Realty verso la sostenibilità, con oltre 150 dei suoi data center già alimentati al 100% da energia rinnovabile. Insieme agli accordi esistenti, l'azienda avrà più di 1,5 gigawatt di capacità solare e eolica contrattata, consolidando la sua posizione di leader nelle soluzioni di data center sostenibili.
Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) ha anunciado que su filial Teraco ha comenzado la construcción de una planta de energía solar fotovoltaica a escala de utilidad de 120 megavatios en Sudáfrica. Esta iniciativa innovadora marca la primera vez que una empresa global de centros de datos posee una planta de energía. Se espera que la instalación comience a generar energía a finales de 2026, con una capacidad de salida equivalente para abastecer a 110,000 hogares sudafricanos anualmente.
El proyecto refuerza el compromiso de Digital Realty con la sostenibilidad, ya que más de 150 de sus centros de datos ya operan con electricidad 100% renovable. Junto con los acuerdos existentes, la empresa contará con más de 1.5 gigavatios de capacidad solar y eólica contratada, reforzando su posición como líder en soluciones de centros de datos sostenibles.
디지털 리얼티 (NYSE: DLR)는 자회사 테라코가 남아프리카에서 120메가와트 규모의 태양광 발전소 건설을 시작했다고 발표했다. 이 혁신적인 프로젝트는 글로벌 데이터 센터 업체가 발전소를 소유한 첫 번째 사례로 기록된다. 이 시설은 2026년 말에 전력 생산을 시작할 예정이며, 연간 11만 남아프리카 가정에 공급할 수 있는 전력 생산 능력을 갖춘다.
이 프로젝트는 디지털 리얼티의 지속 가능성에 대한 헌신을 강화하며, 이미 150개 이상의 데이터 센터가 100% 재생 가능 전기로 운영되고 있다. 기존 협약과 결합하여, 회사는 1.5기가와트의 계약된 태양광 및 풍력 용량을 보유하게 되어, 지속 가능한 데이터 센터 솔루션의 리더로서의 입지를 더욱 강화할 것이다.
Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) a annoncé que sa filiale Teraco a commencé la construction d'une centrale solaire photovoltaïque de 120 mégawatts en Afrique du Sud. Cette initiative révolutionnaire constitue la première fois qu'une entreprise mondiale de centres de données possède une centrale électrique. L'installation devrait commencer à produire de l'électricité fin 2026, avec une capacité de production suffisante pour alimenter annuellement 110 000 foyers sud-africains.
Le projet renforce l'engagement de Digital Realty envers la durabilité, plus de 150 de ses centres de données fonctionnant déjà à 100 % avec de l'électricité renouvelable. Associée aux contrats existants, l'entreprise disposera de plus de 1,5 gigawatts de capacité solaire et éolienne contractée, consolidant ainsi sa position de leader dans les solutions de centres de données durables.
Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) hat angekündigt, dass ihre Tochtergesellschaft Teraco mit dem Bau eines 120-Megawatt-Solarparks in Südafrika begonnen hat. Diese bahnbrechende Initiative stellt den ersten Fall dar, in dem ein globales Rechenzentrum ein Kraftwerk besitzt. Die Einrichtung soll Ende 2026 ihren Betrieb aufnehmen und eine Produktionskapazität erzielen, die ausreicht, um jährlich 110.000 südafrikanische Haushalte mit Strom zu versorgen.
Das Projekt stärkt das Engagement von Digital Realty für Nachhaltigkeit, da bereits über 150 ihrer Rechenzentren mit 100% erneuerbarer Energie betrieben werden. Zusammen mit bestehenden Verträgen wird das Unternehmen über 1,5 Gigawatt an vertraglicher Solar- und Windkapazität verfügen, was seine Position als führendes Unternehmen im Bereich nachhaltiger Rechenzentrumslösungen weiter festigt.
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Teraco Commences Construction on 120-Megawatt Utility-Scale Solar Plant in
Teraco will own the power plant, a first for the global data center industry, and wheel the renewable energy to its data centers. The PV plant is expected to begin generating solar power in late 2026. Once fully operational, output from the solar power plant is projected to be comparable to the annual household electricity needs of 110,000 South African homes.
"At Digital Realty, we're deeply committed to powering the digital world responsibly. The commencement of Teraco's 120 MW solar power plant in
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