Equinix has announced a renewable energy deal in Brazil.

The colo firm last week announced a partnership with Auren Energia. The company will off-take from two wind farms in the country in a deal which will cover a "substantial portion" of Equinix's energy needs in Brazil.

The contract is scheduled to begin in 2026.

"The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is essential to help provide a long-term solution in guaranteeing the supply of clean and renewable energy in Brazil. With this project, we not only ensure operational security for our customers, but also contribute to decarbonization efforts in the country," said Eduardo Carvalho, president of Equinix for Latin America. "The growth of the digital economy demands robust solutions, and this partnership with Auren Energia reinforces our leadership in energy innovation in the sector," he adds.

"The partnership with Equinix demonstrates the confidence in Auren, which already serves the data center segment with excellence. We are prepared to absorb the expansion of this sector in Brazil, offering clean and stable energy to enable these investments," added João Guillaumon, VP of customers and sales at Auren Energia.

Equinix aims to operate with 100 percent clean energy by 2030, having reached 96 percent in 2024. In Brazil, it has already achieved full renewable energy coverage.

Auren Energia is the third-largest energy generator in Brazil. The company operates in nine states with 39 assets and a total installed capacity of 8.8GW, encompassing wind, solar, and hydroelectric sources.

Equinix entered Brazil in 2011, when it acquired a majority stake in local operator Alog Datacenters alongside private equity firm Riverwood Capital. Equinix acquired the rest of the company from Riverwood in 2014. Today, Equinix operates six data centers around São Paulo and three around Rio de Janeiro.

This piece was automatically translated from DCD's Spanish site and edited by a member of DCD's editorial staff.