Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure company, has announced a new International Business Exchange data centre in Paris, France. Part of Equinix\u2019s Saint-Denis campus, the new site \u2014 named PA10 \u2014 will be the 10th data centre opened by Equinix in Paris over the course of 20 years. It will provide global and local businesses and partners alike with the ability to connect directly and securely to the world’s digital economy, via comprehensive digital ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Multiple sustainability initiatives are planned for PA10, including a heat recovery technology project to recover energy from customer equipment and transfer it to the urban heating network, and in turn, heat the local community swimming pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rooftop of the new site will be home to a greenhouse of 430 m\u00b2 in which fruit and vegetables will be grown. A hydroponic system aims to reduce water consumption by using a water recovery system and only irrigating the cultivated areas. The greenhouse will also utilise the heat recovery technology in place at PA10. The rooftop garden will help retain rainwater and reduce the amount of water directed to the sewer, in addition to reducing waste heat emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor a long time, the digital revolution has been seen as the cause of change in society,\u201d said R\u00e9gis Castagn\u00e9, Managing Director for France at Equinix. \u201cIts importance during the pandemic is an illustration of this: not only did it allow us to continue to work, learn, or be entertained, but it was also essential for economic recovery. At Equinix, we\u2019re working to support this shift, spearheading innovations to address the environmental impact of digital. Indeed, it has become a societal issue that requires, among other things, increased dialogue between industry and local authorities to hasten progress in this area.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n