Equinix Cape Town Data Centers
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Source: BeBeez International
Equinix plans to build two data centers in Cape Town, South Africa, with a total capacity of 160MW. The projects face opposition due to concerns about water use, electricity demand, environmental impact, diesel backup generation, pollution, and noise. The City has given the site owner and Equinix 30 days to respond to objections before making a decision.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Data Center, Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- BeBeez International
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Equinix plans to build two data centers in Cape Town, South Africa, with a total capacity of 160MW. The projects face opposition due to concerns about water use, electricity demand, environmental impact, diesel backup generation, pollution, and noise. The City has given the site owner and Equinix 30 days to respond to objections before making a decision. |
Original sector | Data Center |
Location
Country | South Africa |
City | Cape Town |
Source
Source | BeBeez International |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Data Center, Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2026-05-21 |
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