PAIX Data Centres, a key player in data center solutions in Africa, has announced the expansion of its facility in Accra to 1.2 MW, a significant boost to the digital economy and job creation.
This expansion positions the data center, now one of Ghana’s largest, to support internet service providers (ISPs), cloud providers, and enterprises in leveraging robust digital infrastructure for online businesses like e-commerce.
The timing of this expansion is critical as the demand for reliable and scalable data centers in Africa is projected to surpass supply by 300% in the next two years. Industry estimates suggest that to meet this demand, installed capacity needs to increase from 250 MW to 1,200 MW by 2030, with annual consumption expected to rise by 40% until 2025.
The upgraded facility underscores PAIX Data Centres’ commitment to delivering top-notch solutions to customers in Accra and beyond. It features state-of-the-art infrastructure, robust security measures, advanced cooling and waste management systems, and increased integration of renewable energy sources to reduce environmental impact.
Strategically located in Accra, the facility offers low latency connectivity to major regional and international network routes and subsea cables, enhancing service efficiency and performance.
PAIX Data Centres, which acquired its first facility in Accra in 2018 and constructed a second data center in Kenya in 2020, aims to drive digital transformation and innovation across Africa.
Africa50, an infrastructure investor, committed $20 million in equity investment to PAIX Data Centres in 2022 to support its expansion into new markets and facility upgrades.
Managing Director PAIX Data Centres, Ghana, Bright Tawiah noted: “This expansion reaffirms our dedication to providing best-in-class data center solutions to our customers in Accra and beyond.”
Wouter van Hulten, PAIX Data Centres Chief Executive Officer (CEO) stated: “PAIX’s investment in our ACC-1 data centre positions it as the leading network hub that is created by the aggregation of multiple undersea cable landing points connecting to terrestrial cables.”
