Scala Data Centers, the leading Latin American platform for sustainable data centers in the hyperscale market, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its first data center in Northeast Brazil, SFORPF01. This event, attended by Fortaleza’s Mayor José Sarto and Scala’s CEO and co-founder Marcos Peigo, exemplifies the company’s commitment to expanding its regional reach and influence. 

Located within the Praia do Futuro Campus, SFORPF01 is the largest data center of its kind in the region. The project, anticipated to reach completion by 2028, will be a cornerstone of Scala’s technological infrastructure expansion, significantly boosting local economic development. Project highlights include:

• The site will receive a total investment of R$ 1 billion (US$ 183 million).

• Spanning 24,000 square meters (258,300 square feet), it will include the construction of a second HyperCore building that will complement SFORPF01’s 7.2 MW of IT capacity with an additional 13.5 MW, totaling 20.7 MW, which equates to just over 30 MW of total power.

• The campus, which will feature a dedicated power substation, already has two anchor clients and can be expanded according to customer demand. 

• With a significant impact on regional economic development, approximately 700 direct and indirect jobs are expected to be generated during the construction phase, along with 60 more direct positions to be created during the operational phase.

Fortaleza’s strategic location, the Brazilian state capital closest to Europe, enhances its connectivity. The city is a critical hub for submarine cables; ten of Brazil’s 16 are located in Fortaleza, making it an important player in international connectivity. Scala’s project aims to leverage this unique position by introducing an IT infrastructure capable of serving the hyperscale market and facilitating the expansion of existing and new businesses in the region. Additionally, the Fortaleza campus will adhere to Scala’s sustainability standards and will utilize 100% renewable and certified energy while achieving a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) below 1.5. The campus will also operate with zero water consumption, highlighting Scala’s commitment to environmental responsibility.

In addition to this unit in Fortaleza, Scala Data Centers continues its expansion plan in Latin America, with other sites under construction in Brazil, Colombia, and Chile. Recently, new sites were inaugurated at the Tamboré Campus (Brazil), Porto Alegre (Brazil), and Tepotzotlán (Mexico), completing 12 buildings in operation. Since its founding in 2020, Scala has invested over R$ 8 billion in its projects and aims to reach 500MW of distributed capacity in the next five years.

To learn more about Scala Data Centers, visit: www.scaladatacenters.com