Digital Realty – one of the largest global providers of cloud and carrier-neutral data centre, colocation and interconnection solutions – has announced two renewable energy initiatives in Asia Pacific that will contribute to its global carbon emissions reduction targets.
Digital Realty has signed a renewable electricity supply contract with leading energy retailer Origin Energy, contracting for wind power capacity that will see its multi-tenant data centre portfolio in Australia match energy demand with renewable sources from 2024.
Digital Realty’s data centres in Sydney will be matched with 100% renewable electricity in January 2024 and its data centre in Melbourne will be matched with 60% renewable in 2024, increasing to 100% from January 2026. Digital Realty’s uptake of renewable electricity in Australia is expected to reduce greenhouse emissions by up to 70,000 tonnes annually, contributing to Australia’s 2030 Agenda for sustainable development efforts to 2030 and beyond.
Digital Realty’s renewable electricity supply is supported by the Stockyard Hill wind farm, located about 150km away from its Melbourne data centre. This is in line with its global approach to prioritise cost-competitive net-new renewable energy sourced within the same regions where its data centres are located.
James Magill, Head of Origin Zero, said: “Digital Realty approached us seeking a renewable energy solution for their data centres in Australia and we were able to offer them a cost-effective option that matches their usage with wind power sourced from Stockyard Hill Wind Farm. We’re pleased to help the company with its emission reduction ambitions.”
