Event Brief
Cape Town data centres to use 34% of electricity supply
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
Summary: Four new data centres in Cape Town are set to consume electricity equivalent to 34% of current supply.
WHO: Four new major data centres
WHAT: Planned launch of four data centres consuming 34% of Cape Town’s current electricity supply.
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 5:36 PM ET
WHERE: Cape Town
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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