Equinix Joins Forces With Paris Olympic Aquatic Centre To Provide Sustainable Heating Solution

Equinix Provides Excess Heat from PA10 Data Center to Warm Olympic Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis

Equinix joins forces with Paris Olympic Aquatic Centre to provide sustainable heating solution

Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, excess heat from Equinix's IBX data center in Saint-Denis will be transferred to warm the 25-million-liter Olympic swimming pool.

Paris, France - Digital infrastructure company Equinix is proud to announce that it will be providing excess heat from its PA10 data center to warm the Olympic Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis, France. This innovative solution will help reduce the environmental impact of the Olympic Games while providing a comfortable and energy-efficient environment for athletes and spectators.

The Equinix PA10 data center is one of the most advanced and sustainable data centers in the world. It features a unique cooling system that captures and reuses excess heat generated by the servers. This heat will be transferred to the Olympic Aquatic Centre through a dedicated pipeline, where it will be used to warm the pool and the surrounding facilities.

This partnership is a testament to Equinix's commitment to sustainability and innovation. By providing excess heat from its data center, Equinix is helping to reduce the carbon footprint of the Olympic Games and create a more sustainable future for Paris. The Olympic Aquatic Centre is expected to welcome millions of visitors during the 2024 Games, and Equinix is proud to play a role in making their experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

In addition to providing excess heat, Equinix is also a sponsor of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The company will be providing a range of digital infrastructure services to support the Games, including cloud computing, network connectivity, and data storage. Equinix is committed to helping to make the Paris 2024 Olympics the most successful and sustainable Games in history.

About Equinix

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company. We provide the foundational infrastructure that powers the world's digital economy, enabling our customers to connect, protect, and optimize their critical applications and data. With more than 240 data centers in 66 countries and territories, Equinix connects businesses to their customers, partners, and employees across the globe. Our customers trust us to provide them with the most reliable, secure, and scalable data center solutions. For more information, please visit equinix.com.