Equinix Cape Town Data Centres
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Source: WTVB
Equinix plans to build two large data centres in Cape Town with a combined projected power usage of up to 160 megawatts. The project faces challenges due to environmental concerns including water use, emissions, electricity demand, and noise. The development site is King Air Industrial, owned by King David Golf Club.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- WTVB
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Equinix plans to build two large data centres in Cape Town with a combined projected power usage of up to 160 megawatts. The project faces challenges due to environmental concerns including water use, emissions, electricity demand, and noise. The development site is King Air Industrial, owned by King David Golf Club. |
Original sector | Technology |
Location
Country | South Africa |
State | Western Cape |
City | Cape Town |
Source
Source | WTVB |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2026-05-21 |
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