Africa Data Centres, a business of Cassava Technologies, has announced the successful deployment of a self-cooling rack system at its CPT1 facility in Cape Town.
The deployment introduces a smarter, more sustainable approach to data centre operations in Africa. This is important with AI, big data and enterprise workloads driving up demand for power and cooling.
“This is more than just an upgrade, it’s a rethinking of how we manage high-performance infrastructure in energy-constrained environments,” said Adil El Youssefi, CEO of Africa Data Centres. “By adopting Gold Synergy’s cutting-edge cooling solution, we’re increasing capacity and demonstrating that Africa can lead the way in sustainable tech.”
This is a self-contained rack cooling system that was commissioned in January 2025. It was designed to handle intense computing loads while reducing energy usage. This is important for Africa as the continent sees growing demand for digital services and power limitations. The technology reduces the need for huge infrastructure changes and thus makes it a scalable solution for regional data centers.
Fortune Utubor, Executive at Gold Synergy, called the innovation a “game-changer” for the continent’s digital infrastructure. “This solution enables efficient high-density computing without the usual energy and space penalties. It’s a win for performance, sustainability, and cost-efficiency.”
South Africa is one of Africa’s most important digital hubs thanks to its relatively advanced infrastructure and strategic location. As more businesses in the region embrace AI and cloud services, demand for high-capacity, energy-smart hosting solutions will rise.
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