IX AFRICA
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“ We know this industry is governed mostly by men ; IXAfrica is trying to reduce this imbalance as much as possible ”
CLEMENT MARTINEAU CO-FOUNDER AND OPERATIONS DIRECTOR , IXAFRICA
Competitive Sustainability There are a number of factors , Martineau explains , that make Kenya a highly competitive location for hyperscale infrastructure from a sustainability perspective . “ Nairobi is an ideal location for a data centre due to the cool climate - at least during the nights ,” he explains . The city is located almost 1,800 metres above sea level , with just a few days of rainfall per month outside of its two rainy seasons , and average temperature lows of around 13 ° C .
These favourable conditions , Martineau continues , are part of the reason why IXAfrica ’ s Nairobi campus is setting the standard for sustainable design and operating practice in the region . “ Kenya is blessed with some amazing weather , which means that we , as data centre operators , can reduce our environmental impact
76 August 2021