- iColo has commissioned over 650 kilowatts (kW) of new solar installations across its two data centre campuses in Nairobi and Mombasa.
- The firm has deployed 450kW of the new solar installations in its NBO campus, and will deploy the remaining capacity at its Miritini Mombasa campus.
iColo, a digital realty company and data centre operator, has announced the installation of solar panels at its facilities in Kenya. This step marks a significant expansion of its renewable energy initiatives, making it one of the greenest global connectivity hubs in the country.
The firm has successfully added and commissioned over 650 kilowatts (kW) of new solar installations across its two data centre campuses in Nairobi and Mombasa.
Of this 650kW new solar capacity, over 450kW is available within iColo’s NBO campus, where over 60 national and global networks aggregate, supporting continued campus expansion. iColo plans to use the approximately 200 kW remaining capacity on its growing Miritini Mombasa campus.
Ranjith Cherickel, the founder and CEO of iColo, stated that the company’s solar investments are driven by its sustainability goals and commitment to supporting customers’ renewable energy targets.
He further disclosed that as iColo expands, Mombasa’s leading global interconnection hub with more than 85 network providers will benefit from the campus’ expanded sustainable energy source.
“In harnessing Kenya’s renewable energy landscape, we’re proud to lead the charge towards a sustainable future. We will continue to invest in renewable energy to keep up with our power consumption for the foreseeable future. We’re not just embracing renewable energy; we’re driving it forward,” Cherickel added.