ODATA, a prominent data center services provider, has entered into a partnership with Atlas Renewable Energy to ensure that its operations in Chile are powered by 100% renewable energy. This collaboration is formalized through an offtake agreement that allows ODATA to utilize fully certifiable renewable energy sources, including solar power [1].
Key Details of the Partnership:
- Renewable Energy Sources: The agreement will leverage a variety of renewable energy sources to deliver 100% I-REC (International Renewable Energy Certificate) certifiable energy to ODATA. Specific figures and details regarding the energy supply were not disclosed [2].
- Atlas Renewable Energy’s Infrastructure: Atlas operates three large-scale solar farms in Chile, which collectively produce over 1.1 GWh annually. The solar portfolio includes:
- Javiera Plant: Located in Atacama, generating 161 GWh per year.
- Quilapilun Site: Situated in the Metropolitan Region, with an annual output of 243 GWh.
- Sol del Desierto Facility: Found in Antofagasta, producing 714 GWh annually [3].
Leadership Insights:
ODATA’s CEO, Ricardo Alario, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are proud to partner with Atlas Renewable Energy to support the proliferation of new technologies in this dynamic market while further advancing our sustainability goals” [2].
This agreement represents a significant advancement in the adoption of renewable energy within the data center sector in Chile, aligning with global sustainability trends and enhancing ODATA’s operational efficiency.
Learn more:
- OData signs PPA with Atlas to power Chilean data center – DCD
- Atlas Renewable Energy and ODATA partner to drive data center renewable energy transition – Intelligent CIO LATAM
- Brazil’s Odata hires Atlas Renewable Energy to supply Chilean datacenters – BNamericas
