Africa Data Centres has deployed a self-cooling rack system at its CPT1 facility in Cape Town as part of efforts to support high-density computing while reducing reliance on traditional cooling infrastructure.
The system, developed by Gold Synergy, integrates cooling at rack level and operates independently of the broader facility’s HVAC systems. It is being trialled to assess performance under local environmental and infrastructure conditions.
According to the companies, the solution allows the CPT1 facility to expand hosting capacity without major infrastructure modifications and contribute to lower operational cooling costs.
“The success of this deployment positions Africa Data Centres and Gold Synergy to expand Coolant Distribution Unit-based cooling technologies across the region,” said Adil El Youssefi, CEO of Africa Data Centres. “By integrating this solution at CPT1, we are creating a model for how data centres in Africa can scale intelligently while remaining aligned with global sustainability targets.”
