DigiClub Ep179: Data Centers and Sustainable Tech in Tunisia
DigiClub episode 179, sponsored by Ooredoo and BacTeksys, delved into the second edition of the AFRICA DATA CENTERS & CLOUD DAYS (ADCD, adcd.tn) held in Hammamet on February 17th and 18th, 2025. The episode highlighted the burgeoning data center landscape in Tunisia, emphasizing sustainability and the potential for growth within the country’s tech sector. The podcast featured insights from industry leaders and explored crucial developments shaping the future of data infrastructure in the region.
Sustainable Data Centers: A Tunisian Perspective
The podcast highlighted key players and initiatives in Tunisia’s data center evolution. SoleCrypt is set to launch a data center in Tozeur, powered entirely by solar energy. This center will utilize liquid cooling technology, crucial for operational efficiency in the extreme environmental conditions of the region. The episode also spotlighted Shabaket and co-founder Lyes Zahaf, discussing their specialized architectural solutions designed to address the unique technical and energy constraints of telecom infrastructure. The focus is on locally-adapted solutions that will maximize energy efficiency.
The episode also featured Fatma Khlif from CanDo, who emphasized the strategic importance of data centers for Tunisia. She highlighted the potential for exporting computational capacity and leveraging Tunisia’s abundant solar energy resources. With global energy consumption from data centers projected to reach 10% by 2030, the need for sustainable and efficient solutions is paramount. The discussion reinforced the idea that the Tunisian tech sector needs to focus on this area for further growth and expansion.
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