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Uruguay Signs $5.7 Billion Data Centre Deal
Uruguay and Spain's Solaria agree to a $5.7 billion data centre project with solar power.
In brief
Uruguay and Spain's Solaria agree to a $5.7 billion data centre project with solar power. Uruguay signed a $5.7 billion data centre investment with Spain's Solaria, creating 3,100 construction jobs and 1,500 permanent roles. Originally reported by MercoPress.
Uruguay signs data centre deal
Uruguay signed a $5.7 billion data centre investment with Spain's Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente.
Project details
The project will allocate $5.5 billion to data centres and $200 million to a 350-megawatt solar plant.
Construction timeline
Construction begins in 2027 with two phases: 200 megawatts in Canelones and Florida, then 300 megawatts in San José.
Job creation
The project will create 3,100 construction jobs and 1,500 permanent positions.
What it means
Uruguay signed a $5.7 billion data centre investment with Spain's Solaria, creating 3,100 construction jobs and 1,500 permanent roles.
