From left: Africa Data Centres executives: Tesh Durvasula, CEO, Wabo Majavu, executive: business operations & strategy and Finhai Munzara, CFO., a business of the Cassava Technologies group, has announced the ground has been broken at a Free State-based solar farm, as part of its commitment to sustainability.The announcement forms a key component of the 20-year Power Purchase Agreement that Africa Data Centres signed last month with DPA Southern Africa.
The renewable energy project is a key element of Africa Data Centres' plans to be among the most sustainable co-location providers on the continent, it says. “This is in line with a broader industry shift towards innovative, eco-friendly practices. The strategic use of solar power showcases technology's role in pioneering solutions for energy challenges and environmental sustainability.”
Tesh Durvasula, CEO of Africa Data Centres, highlights the company’s commitment to power all its data centres with clean, renewable energy sources. "Today's announcement represents a significant stride in our initiative to energise South African data centres sustainably, advancing our objective of achieving carbon neutrality.