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Equinix invests €350M in new French data center
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Digital infrastructure leader Equinix has launched a major new data center in Meudon, France, representing a EUR 350 million investment in the company’s xScale portfolio. The PA13x facility, unveiled alongside the Global Summit for AI Action, combines high-performance computing capabilities with innovative environmental sustainability features.

Project Overview: The new PA13x data center spans 78,910 square feet of colocation space and delivers 28.8MW of IT capacity to support advanced computing and AI workloads.

  • The facility comprises 12 data halls within a 20,745 square meter building
  • The project represents a EUR 350 million investment in France’s digital infrastructure
  • The data center is strategically located in Meudon, Ile-de-France, strengthening Equinix’s presence in Southern Paris

Sustainability Innovations: The facility incorporates multiple environmental features that demonstrate Equinix’s commitment to sustainable data center operations.

  • A partnership with Engie Solutions enables excess heat recovery for Meudon’s local heating network
  • Photovoltaic panels covering 350 square meters generate on-site renewable energy
  • Sound-dampening roof and acoustic isolation walls minimize community noise impact

Regional Impact: PA13x represents a significant expansion of Equinix’s French operations while supporting local development goals.

  • The facility joins Equinix’s existing network of ten data centers across Paris
  • The combined Paris portfolio includes three xScale and seven International Business Exchange facilities
  • Total Paris operations now exceed 665,000 square feet of data center space

Key Stakeholder Perspectives: Leadership from both Equinix and local government emphasize the project’s strategic importance.

  • Regis Castagne, Managing Director of Equinix France, highlighted the facility’s role in supporting sustainable digital economy growth
  • Denis Larghero, Mayor of Meudon, emphasized the project’s contribution to regional innovation and digital sovereignty
  • The partnership between Equinix and Engie Solutions builds on previous collaboration at the Saint-Denis site

Strategic Implications: The PA13x facility positions Equinix to capitalize on growing demand for AI infrastructure while setting new standards for environmental responsibility in data center operations.

Equinix Opens Data Center in France with EUR 350 Million Investment

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