Ascenty Santiago 2 Data Center: 16MW Hyperscale & Cloud Hub in Chile
Status: Operational / Active Expansion | Location: Quilicura, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
Project Overview
Ascenty Santiago 2 (SCL2) is Ascenty’s largest operational data center in Chile and a flagship facility within the company’s Santiago campus in Quilicura, one of the country’s leading digital infrastructure hubs. Strategically located to serve hyperscale cloud providers, enterprise customers, financial institutions, and content platforms, the facility spans approximately 22,000 square metres of purpose-built data center space and delivers 16 MW of total IT power capacity. Engineered to meet the highest standards of operational resilience, SCL2 is constructed to Zone 4 seismic resistance standards, enabling the facility to withstand significant earthquake activity while ensuring continuous availability for mission-critical workloads. The data center is designed to support cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), high-performance computing (HPC), and enterprise colocation environments with highly reliable power and cooling infrastructure. Sustainability is a key component of the campus, with operations powered entirely by 100% renewable energy to reduce environmental impact and support customers’ sustainability goals. The facility incorporates Ascenty’s proprietary tri-bus electrical redundancy architecture, providing enhanced power reliability, alongside an N+2 chilled water cooling plant that delivers efficient thermal management for high-density IT environments. As a carrier-neutral facility, SCL2 offers extensive interconnection options, direct fiber connectivity to PIX Chile, and low-latency access to leading public cloud platforms and major markets across Latin America. Combining resilient infrastructure, renewable energy, advanced electrical and cooling systems, and strategic network connectivity, Ascenty Santiago 2 provides a future-ready digital infrastructure platform supporting the continued growth of cloud services, AI innovation, and enterprise digital transformation throughout the region.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Ascenty Santiago 2 Data Center: 16MW Hyperscale & Cloud Hub in Chile |
| Location | Quilicura, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile |
| Status | Operational / Active Expansion |
| Commissioning | Go-Live: August 2022 / Operational Active |
| Total IT Load | ~12 MW – 14 MW Critical IT Power Capacity |
| Total Capacity | 16 MW Total Utility Power Allocation across 22,000 m² (~236,800 sq ft) gross footprint (Part of 42 MW / 51,000 m² Santiago Campus) |
| Tier Level | Tier III Certified Design & Facility (TR3) / ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 50001, PCI-DSS, SOC 1/2/3 Certified |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Hyperscale, High-Density Colocation & Cloud Gateway |
City Profile
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| City Name | Santiago |
| Population | approx 6.9 million (Metropolitan Area) |
| Urban Agglomeration | approx 7.2 million |
| City GDP | $117.1 billion |
| Per Capita Income | $17,000 |
| City Tier | Tier I |
| Key Strengths | Stable Economy, Excellent Renewables Grid (Hydro/Solar), Pacific Subsea Cable Hub, Streamlined Permitting, Highly-skilled workforce |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Ascenty data center |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Enel Distribución Chile (Electric Utility) & PIX Chile (Point of Internet Exchange) |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized LATAM Mission-Critical Engineering & EPC Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Ascenty In-House Global Technical Infrastructure & Thermal Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform with telecom Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs); dedicated proprietary fiber optic ring linking to Ascenty's LATAM network; direct connection to PIX Chile and regional subsea cable landing stations. |
| Power Infrastructure | Tri-bus power distribution system (Power Generator + Static UPS in N+1 configuration), high-voltage grid incomers, automated transfer switchgear, and standby generator arrays with over 48 hours of on-site fuel autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 16 MW Total Utility Power Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | Tri-Bus System – Power Generator + Static UPS (N+1 Redundancy) |
| Cooling System | High-performance N+2 chilled water cooling plant operating in lateral technical corridors, hot/cold aisle containment, and automated BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral host offering direct low-latency cloud express on-ramps and cross-connect options across North and Latin America. |
| PUE Target | < 1.35 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% Certified Green Renewable Energy matching. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | November 2020 / Expansion: 2022 |
| Construction Start | 2021 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | August 2022 |
| Full Buildout | Operational Active Expansion |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | R$ 500 Million (~$98 Million USD) Phase 1 / Up to R$ 770 Million (~$150 Million USD) Full Buildout |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure & Infrastructure Financing by Ascenty / Digital Realty & Brookfield Infrastructure |