PAIX Data Centres, a leading provider of data center solutions in Africa, has announced the expansion of its Accra facility from 250MW to 1200 MW by 2030.
PAIX said the data center will help Internet service providers, cloud providers, and enterprises take full advantage of robust digital infrastruct
ure and improved connectivity to create new digital businesses. The company is preparing for an increased demand in reliable and scalable data center services, estimated to exceed supply by 300% over the next two years.
The upgraded facility features advanced cooling and waste management systems, and increased integration of renewable energy as a power source.
“PAIX’s investment in our ACC-1 data center 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, content delivery networks, social media, and cloud customers seeking to serve this emerging market. We are developing thriving magnetic cloud and content hubs in Accra,” said Wouter van Hulten, CEO of PAIX Data Centres.
Bright Tawiah, PAIX’s Country Manager in Ghana, said: “This expansion reaffirms our dedication to providing best-in-class data center solutions to our customers in Accra and beyond. As one of Africa’s digital economy hotspots, Accra plays a vital role in driving innovation and growth across various industries.”
Norman Albi, CEO of AFR-IX Telecom, a PAIX partner, commented: “AFR-IX telecom is proud to be a crucial actor in this development, providing the necessary connectivity and infrastructure support that will enable businesses to leverage these advanced facilities, fostering economic transformation and the digital economy across the continent.”
The upgrade comes shortly after the colo provider announced its expansion into Djibouti earlier this month. The JIB1 facility will provide 5MW of IT capacity when operational in 2026.
PAIX owns and operates two data centers: the first in Accra, Ghana, acquired in 2018; and the second in Nairobi, Kenya, opened in 2020.
