Equinix, Inc., the world’s leading digital infrastructure company, has joined forces with top energy innovators to develop reliable and sustainable power solutions for its global data centers. This initiative is part of Equinix’s diversified power strategy, designed to address potential future energy constraints by combining traditional utility power with advanced onsite generation and next-generation nuclear technologies.
According to the International Energy Agency, global electricity demand is projected to grow by 4% annually through 2027 the fastest rate in recent years. This surge is fueled by rapid electrification, AI-driven data center growth, and renewed industrial manufacturing. As a result, power grids are under mounting pressure to meet demand, underscoring the need for new, reliable energy sources.
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Equinix is taking a proactive approach by investing in grid enhancements, including advanced transmission upgrades, new substations, and emergency backup systems to boost reliability. Additionally, the company is expanding its use of fuel cells, natural gas solutions, and innovative nuclear technologies to ensure both operational efficiency and grid stability.
The company’s nuclear partnerships mark a milestone in the industry. In 2024, Equinix became the first data center operator to secure an agreement with a small modular reactor (SMR) provider, Oklo, for 500MW of power from its Aurora powerhouses. It has also preordered 20 portable Kaleidos microreactors from Radiant, signed a Letter of Intent with ULC-Energy and Rolls-Royce SMR for up to 250MWe in the Netherlands, and partnered with Stellaria for 500MWe across Europe using advanced molten salt reactor technology.
Fuel cells remain another key pillar of Equinix’s energy strategy. In collaboration with Bloom Energy, the company plans to expand solid-oxide fuel cell deployment to more than 100MW across 19 U.S. data centers. This move will reduce carbon emissions by 285,000 MTCO2e and save 382 billion gallons of embedded water.
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Equinix is also optimizing energy efficiency in its facilities by adopting ASHRAE A1 Allowable standards and scaling advanced liquid cooling to over 100 data centers worldwide. Committed to sourcing 100% clean and renewable energy by 2030, the company has already achieved 96% renewable coverage globally, with 250 sites running entirely on clean power.
By combining innovation, partnerships, and sustainability, Equinix aims to secure a resilient, future-ready energy infrastructure that supports the growing demands of AI, cloud computing, and the global digital economy.
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