Scala Santiago South Data Center Campus: 120MW Sustainable AI Hub in Chile
Status: Operational / Active Multi-Building Expansion | Location: Lampa Industrial Hub, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
Project Overview
Scala Data Centers’ Santiago South Campus (Lampa) is a premier hyperscale digital infrastructure development strategically located in the Lampa industrial corridor near Santiago, Chile, providing a scalable platform for the rapid growth of cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and high-performance digital services across South America. Designed to deliver up to 120 MW of critical IT capacity across multiple purpose-built facilities, the campus is engineered to support global hyperscale cloud providers, over-the-top (OTT) content platforms, financial institutions, telecommunications operators, and enterprises deploying AI, machine learning (ML), and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. The campus features customizable high-density power architecture capable of supporting rack densities exceeding 80 kW through integrated direct liquid cooling, enabling efficient deployment of next-generation GPU-based infrastructure. Powered entirely by 100% certified renewable energy under long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs), the facility combines sustainability with operational resilience. Its innovative air-cooled, zero-water-consumption cooling technology minimizes environmental impact while achieving a design Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of less than 1.40. As a carrier-neutral campus, Santiago South provides resilient fiber connectivity linking South American cloud regions with major North American and transpacific subsea cable systems, ensuring low-latency international connectivity. Supported by advanced physical security, highly redundant power infrastructure, continuous infrastructure monitoring, and scalable deployment capabilities, the Santiago South Campus serves as a critical gateway for cloud expansion, AI innovation, and sustainable digital transformation throughout Latin America.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Scala Santiago South Data Center Campus: 120MW Sustainable AI Hub in Chile |
| Location | Lampa Industrial Hub, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile |
| Status | Operational / Active Multi-Building Expansion |
| Commissioning | Phase 1 Go-Live: 2023–2024 / Multi-Phase Campus Buildout (2024–2027+) |
| Total IT Load | 120 MW Critical IT Power Capacity Allocation |
| Total Capacity | 120 MW Total Critical Power Capacity across a multi-building hyperscale campus footprint |
| Tier Level | Tier III Certified Design Architecture / ANSI/TIA-942 / ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Greenfield Hyperscale, High-Density AI-Ready Colocation & Sustainable Cloud Hub |
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 | Scala Data Centers |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Enel Distribución Chile / Chilquinta & Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Latin American Mission-Critical EPC Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Scala Data Centers In-House Center of Excellence & Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform featuring diverse subterranean fiber entrance vaults; redundant Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs); direct low-latency dark fiber backhaul to Santiago carrier hubs and subsea cable landing stations (Curie, Humboldt, Tannat, Mistral, Prat). |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual 110kV high-voltage utility grid connections, dedicated sub-transmission substations, static distributed 2N / N+1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, automated switchgear, and backup diesel generator plants running on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) / low-emission fuels. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 120 MW Secured Utility Power Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / N+1 Distributed Redundant Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency air-cooled closed-loop precision chiller plant requiring 0 water usage (WUE = 0.0), Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for dense GPU racks, and automated BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral host offering direct low-latency cloud express on-ramps and cross-connect options across South American and international fiber routes. |
| PUE Target | < 1.40 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% Certified Renewable Energy (Hydroelectric, Solar, and Wind PPAs). |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2022 |
| Construction Start | 2022–2023 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational (2023–2024) |
| Full Buildout | Active Multi-Building Campus Expansion |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $400,000,000 USD to $600,000,000 USD Total Campus Capital Expenditure |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure & Private Equity / Debt Financing (DigitalBridge / Scala Data Centers) |