Scala Data Centers, the leading sustainable data center platform in the Hyperscale market, and Serena, a global leader in clean energy investments, have announced a game-changing partnership. This collaboration marks the largest renewable energy supply agreement in Latin America, signifying a significant step towards a more sustainable digital future.
The project will bolster Scala’s already 100% renewable energy portfolio, supplying wind power to meet the demands of Hyperscale data centers. This includes meeting the energy needs of complex AI workloads, highlighting the partnership’s crucial role in supporting the growth of advanced technologies.
The energy supply partnership is set to commence in January 2025, with the potential for an earlier start. The renewable energy will be sourced from the Assuruá 4 and Ventos da Bahia 3 wind farms, both located in Bahia, Brazil. These wind farms boast a combined installed capacity of 393 MW. Scala’s strategic investment in these assets will triple the amount of renewable energy available to its clients for over a decade.
This agreement underscores Serena’s extensive expertise in developing clean and renewable energy solutions for its partners. Fabiana Pasquot Polido, Director of Structured Operations for the Americas at Serena, emphasizes, “The agreement with Scala Data Centers reinforces how Serena is positioned to provide energy and infrastructure for high-performance computing and artificial intelligence, whether in Brazil or the United States. We are the ideal partner for technology companies to exponentially increase their supply of sustainable energy.”
For Scala, this partnership marks a critical step in its journey to enhance data center infrastructure within Latin America while minimizing environmental impact. Luciano Fialho, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Scala Data Centers, highlights their commitment to sustainability: “We are pioneers in the region as the first Latin American data center operator to consume 100% renewable energy. In a global context where energy availability is a challenge, particularly with the rising demand due to AI workloads, our partnership with Serena reinforces our unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, all while maintaining carbon neutrality in our operations.”
Fabio Yanaguita, Energy Director at Scala Data Centers, further emphasizes the benefits of the partnership: “This partnership with Serena enhances Scala’s ability to provide our clients with a clean, competitive, and long-term energy supply.”
The transaction is subject to the fulfillment of standard conditions for agreements of this nature.
About Scala Data Centers
Scala Data Centers is the leading sustainable data center platform in the Hyperscale market. Based in Brazil and backed by DigitalBridge, it was developed to meet and exceed the growing demand for digital access in Latin America. Scala boasts a highly qualified team of over 1,000 professionals and employs a flexible and innovative approach to delivering exceptional colocation services for customers, cloud software, service providers, and large companies. They tailor state-of-the-art solutions for each client, prioritizing high availability, high energy efficiency, and high density capable of supporting demanding AI/ML workloads. These solutions are built upon a foundation of best sustainability practices guided by their ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) program. For more information, visit https://scaladatacenters.com/en/.
About Serena
For over 15 years, Serena has been providing integrated, sustainable, and efficient solutions. The company understands the importance of cost and expense management strategies for its clients. Employing cutting-edge technology, Serena offers competitive pricing driven by the high efficiency of its assets, streamlined sector charges, cutting-edge infrastructure, and tailored supply models. Serena is committed to a solid decarbonization journey, harnessing the power of nature to make clean solar and wind energy accessible to everyone, from large global companies seeking sustainable profitability to families seeking guilt-free energy consumption. With enough production capacity to supply 4.2 million homes, Serena is a pioneer in developing clean technologies that deliver sustainable energy to all consumers. Learn more at https://srna.co/.
