How big is Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya)?

Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya) has 100 MW of known IT capacity, located in Naivasha, Eastern Africa, Kenya. It ranks #226 globally by capacity among 335 tracked facilities.

What is the status of Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya)?

Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya) is currently planned. No dated milestones have been published yet.

Who operates Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya)?

Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya) is operated by Microsoft and G42. Structured intelligence reports are available for Microsoft Operator Report and G42 Operator Report and Kenya Country Report.

What energy source does Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya) use?

Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya) is powered by renewable energy and is focused on general cloud workloads. This is backed by 3 cited sources.

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Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya)

Name: Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya)
Address: Naivasha, Eastern Africa, Kenya

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Planned Renewable 100 MW General Cloud

Country

Kenya

Operator

Microsoft, G42

Energy

Renewable

Known capacity

100 MW

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3 citations linked

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Record Notes

In May 2024, Microsoft and UAE-based G42 announced a joint $1 billion initiative to build a geothermal-powered data center campus in Olkaria, Kenya. Tapping into the country's rich volcanic heat resources, the facility will run entirely on renewable geothermal energy supplied by Kenya's Olkaria steam fields. The first phase is expected to be operational by 2026 with an initial 100 MW capacity, with infrastructure planned to scale toward 1 GW as demand grows. The partners are designing the hyperscale site for AI-heavy workloads, pairing geothermal energy with advanced water conservation technologies that dramatically reduce fresh-water consumption while recycling wastewater for cooling. The project—part of a broader digital investment in Kenya's tech ecosystem—will launch a new Azure cloud region to deliver AI and cloud services locally, supporting regional AI development while anchoring Kenya as a green infrastructure hub.

Taxonomy Links

Microsoft

G42

Kenya

Planned

Renewable

100-500 MW

General Cloud

Africa

Africa

Naivasha

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Timeline Signals

No dated milestones are published for this facility yet.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya)?: Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya) has 100 MW of known IT capacity, located in Naivasha, Eastern Africa, Kenya. It ranks #226 globally by capacity among 335 tracked facilities.
What is the status of Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya)?: Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya) is currently planned. No dated milestones have been published yet.
Who operates Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya)?: Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya) is operated by Microsoft and G42. Structured intelligence reports are available for Microsoft Operator Report and G42 Operator Report and Kenya Country Report.
What energy source does Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya) use?: Microsoft & G42's Olkaria Geothermal Data Center (Kenya) is powered by renewable energy and is focused on general cloud workloads. This is backed by 3 cited sources.