PAIX Data Centres expands capacity in Ghana to boost Africa’s digital economy
PAIX Data Centres, a leading provider of data centre solutions, has announced the expansion of its facility in Accra to 1.2MW, in a critical boost to the digital economy which will also spur job creation.
The data centre, now one of the largest in Ghana, will help Internet service providers, cloud providers and enterprises take full advantage of robust digital infrastructure and improved connectivity, to create online businesses such as e-commerce that will thrive in the digital era.
The expansion comes at a pivotal time as the demand for reliable and scalable data centres in Africa is expected to exceed supply by 300% over the next two years. The current installed capacity of 250MW will need to be significantly increased to 1 200MW by 2030 to meet the rapidly increasing demand for data, with consumption expected to rise by 40% each year until 2025, according to industry estimates.
The upgraded facility boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure and robust security measures, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for mission-critical applications and services. The data centre also features advanced cooling and waste management systems, and the increased integration of renewable energy as a power source to improve environmental impact.
Says Wouter van Hulten, PAIX Data Centres CEO, “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, and this makes Accra a highly attractive gateway to West Africa. We are working closely with our connectivity, CDN, social media and cloud customers seeking to serve this emerging market. We are developing thriving magnetic cloud and content hubs in Accra.”
The strategic location in Accra offers low-latency connectivity to all major regional and international network routes and subsea cables, further enhancing the overall efficiency and performance of its services.
PAIX Data Centres acquired its first facility in Accra in 2018 and constructed its second data centre in Kenya in 2020. Further locations are under development. The company’s mission is to drive digital transformation and foster innovation across Africa, providing world-class data centre solutions that enable businesses to thrive in a digital age.
Africa50, a pioneering infrastructure investor and asset manager, backed by African and global capital, committed $20 million in equity investment to PAIX Data Centres in 2022 to support the company’s expansion into new markets and the upgrade of current facilities.
Bright Tawiah, managing director of PAIX Data Centres in Ghana, says: “This expansion reaffirms our dedication to providing best-in-class data centre solutions to our customers in Accra and beyond. As one of Africa’s digital economy hot spots, Accra plays a vital role in driving innovation and growth across various industries. We are proud to be at the forefront of this transformation, enabling businesses to thrive in today’s increasingly connected world.”
