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Brazil partners with Scala Data Centers to build sovereign AI infrastructure
December 18, 2025
Brazil has partnered with Scala Data Centers to build sovereign AI infrastructure, giving the company a leading role in developing hyperscale data center capacity powered by 100% renewable energy. The initiative aims to strengthen Brazil’s digital autonomy and support advanced computing needs, including artificial intelligence, by reserving significant power capacity and fostering local technological ecosystems. […]
KIO Data Centers expands Querétaro Hub with new QRO2 facility, bringing capacity to 19 MW
December 18, 2025
KIO Data Centers has inaugurated its new Querétaro 02 (QRO2) facility in Querétaro, Mexico, expanding its digital infrastructure hub alongside the existing QRO1 and bringing the combined capacity to nearly 19 MW. The new center’s increased capacity is designed to meet growing demand for cloud, AI and other digital services. KIO Data Centers
Omnia gets approval to control data center hosting TikTok in Brazil
December 18, 2025
Brazil’s antitrust authority Cade has approved Omnia’s acquisition of control over a major data center project in Pecém, Ceará, which is expected to host infrastructure for TikTok, giving the company full ownership of the venture previously developed with partners. The approval removes a key regulatory hurdle, enabling Omnia to lead the project that aims to […]
TIP Brasil to invest US$100 million in Tier 3 data center expansion in Campinas
December 18, 2025
TIP Brasil is investing approximately US$100 million to upgrade and expand a Tier 3 data center in Campinas, São Paulo, increasing its capacity for colocation and cloud services. The facility will accommodate up to 2,000 racks and serve ISPs, security companies, and public agencies, boosting Brazil’s digital infrastructure and data management capabilities. Source: Data Center […]
Brazil’s data center boom spurs demand for renewable energy
December 18, 2025
Brazil’s booming data center sector, driven by AI and cloud computing, is creating growing electricity demand, prompting a race to secure reliable power. The country’s strong renewable energy resources—hydropower, solar, and wind—make it an attractive market for sustainable data center development. Operators are increasingly focusing on clean energy contracts to ensure reliable, low-carbon power while […]
São Paulo state explores 300 MW data center project amid rising digital demand
December 18, 2025
The government of São Paulo is in early discussions with a developer to host a large data center project with up to 300 MW of power capacity. The initiative reflects growing demand for cloud and AI-related computing in Brazil and could become a major addition to the country’s digital infrastructure. The project is still in preliminary […]
Microsoft partners with Powertrust to develop 270 MW of solar projects in Mexico and Brazil
December 18, 2025
Microsoft has partnered with Powertrust to support the development of 270 MW of solar energy in Mexico and Brazil over the next four years through the purchase of renewable energy certificates. The projects include social impact initiatives, providing electricity savings, job creation, and training for local communities, while strengthening education, health, and infrastructure in areas […]
Colombia launches Gecelca Solar with 650 MW portfolio, starting with 200 MW Caribbean project
December 18, 2025
Colombia has launched Gecelca Solar, a new division of the state-owned company Gecelca, focused on developing photovoltaic projects with an initial portfolio of 650 MW. The first project is a 200 MW solar plant on the Caribbean coast which aims to supply over 150,000 families, reduce energy costs, improve security, and support the gradual phase-out […]
Peru clears US$6 billion in solar and wind projects totaling over 1,600 MW
December 18, 2025
Peru’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has cleared nine renewable energy projects worth over US$6.02 billion, including six solar plants totaling more than 1,600 MW in Arequipa, Moquegua, and Ica, and two wind farms in Piura and Lambayeque. The approval process, managed by the Specialized Investment Monitoring Team, expedited permits and authorizations, enabling progress on […]