Country
Spain
AI data center dossier
Equinix MD5 Madrid (Spain)
Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain/datacenters/equinix-md5-madrid-spain.html
Operator
Equinix
Energy
Renewable
Known capacity
6 MW
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100%
Sources attachedVerified
1 citation linked
CoordinatesPublished
40.533, -3.633
Timeline evidencePartial
1 dated field available
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Record Notes
Equinix MD5 is a new International Business Exchange™ (IBX) data center located in the Alcobendas district of Madrid, Spain. Scheduled for completion in Q2 2026, the facility is designed with a total IT capacity of 6.4 megawatts (MW), specifically targeting the high-density cooling and power requirements of modern cloud and AI workloads. MD5 represents Equinix's continued expansion in the Iberian Peninsula, offering low-latency interconnection to a dense ecosystem of network and cloud providers and serving as a key node for data traffic between Europe, Africa, and Latin America.
Analyst Flags
- This entry relies on a thin source base and should be treated as an early public signal.
Timeline Signals
Earliest market signal2026
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Intelligence Reports
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Frequently asked questions
- How big is Equinix MD5 Madrid (Spain)?
- Equinix MD5 Madrid (Spain) has 6 MW of known IT capacity, located in Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain. It ranks #330 globally by capacity among 335 tracked facilities.
- What is the status of Equinix MD5 Madrid (Spain)?
- Equinix MD5 Madrid (Spain) is currently planned. Known timeline milestones: Earliest market signal 2026.
- Who operates Equinix MD5 Madrid (Spain)?
- Equinix MD5 Madrid (Spain) is operated by Equinix. Structured intelligence reports are available for Equinix Operator Report and Spain Country Report.
- What energy source does Equinix MD5 Madrid (Spain) use?
- Equinix MD5 Madrid (Spain) is powered by renewable energy and is focused on colocation and interconnection workloads. This is backed by 1 cited source.