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SpaceDC to build largest hyperscale data center in the Philippines

By Wei ZhangPhilippines
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SpaceDC, a Singapore-based visionary data center provider, is working with JLL, a global real estate services firm, to build a secure, resilient, network-rich, data center called <MNL1, which will be situated in Cainta, part of Greater Manila. The green data center will be fully powered with renewable energy – wind, geothermal – and is slated to open in 2022. 

At 43,000 square meters, MNL1 will be the largest hyperscale data center campus in the Philippines, and will deliver 72 megawatt of critical power. With an outstanding PUE of 1.3, MNL1 will also lead in terms of energy efficiency and design, to minimize carbon footprint.

SpaceDC CEO, Darren Hawkins said, “The Philippines ranks second in terms of data center growth in Southeast Asia. With only 47 megawatts of available capacity in the country it is a dramatically underserved market. We are excited to be a first mover in a new market where we see our customers are investing heavily in.”

“SpaceDC is in the right place at the right time to take advantage of the strong customer interest we are seeing in the Philippines. MNL1’s design is setting new standards in terms of technology, quality and operational excellence in the Philippines.” commented Ralph Davidvon, executive director, data center services for JLL, the appointed project construction manager.

Questions & Answers

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What is the expected power capacity of the new MNL1 data centre once it is operational?

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The MNL1 data centre is designed to deliver 72 megawatts of critical power to its customers. It will be the largest hyperscale data centre campus in the Philippines.

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When is the new MNL1 data centre projected to open?

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The green data centre, MNL1, is slated to open in 2022. It will be fully powered with renewable energy sources like wind and geothermal.

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Which company is partnering with SpaceDC to develop the MNL1 data centre?

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SpaceDC is working with JLL, a global real estate services firm, to build MNL1. JLL has been appointed as the project construction manager for the facility.

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What is the current available data centre capacity in the Philippines?

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The Philippines currently has only 47 megawatts of available data centre capacity. This indicates a significantly underserved market, according to SpaceDC's CEO.

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