- Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a memorandum of understanding for a data centre powered by geothermal energy.
- The project hopes to use Kenya’s vast untapped geothermal potential by putting up an initial 100MW facility.
Kenya and the United Arab Emirates have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the development of the country’s first-ever data centre powered by geothermal energy.
The agreement between Kenya’s EcoCloud and UAE’s G42 will see the construction of a 1GW mega data centre, thus propelling Kenya’s digital economy to greater heights.
Amos Siwoi, CEO of EcoCloud, said, “By harnessing geothermal energy, we are not only meeting the region’s data needs but also setting a new standard for eco-friendly infrastructure.”
Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42, said, “This geothermal-powered data centre is a milestone towards realising Kenya’s potential as a global digital hub and fulfilling our mission of making intelligence accessible to everyone, everywhere.”
EcoCloud is a leading provider of data centre solutions, while G42 is a global leader in creating visionary artificial intelligence.
The project hopes to use Kenya’s vast untapped geothermal potential by putting up an initial 100MW facility, which will be scaled up over the years. At full capacity, the facility will reduce Kenya’s dependency on fossil fuels, cut carbon emissions, and contribute to environmental conservation.