Equinix Data Centers in Cape Town
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Source: Extensia Ltd
Equinix plans to build two data centers in Cape Town, South Africa, with a total capacity of 160MW. The projects have faced 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, after which a decision will be made within 180 days.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Extensia Ltd
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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 have faced 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, after which a decision will be made within 180 days. |
Original sector | ICT |
Location
Country | South Africa |
City | Cape Town |
Source
Source | Extensia Ltd |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2026-05-23 |
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