Equinix DU1
Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Source: OpenStreetMap
Equinix DU1 is a mapped data center in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, operated by Equinix, Inc.. DataCentersExposed has documented a 43,648 sq ft footprint at this site. It runs on Germany's grid, which was 41% fossil-fuelled at 330 gCO₂e/kWh in 2025 (Ember).
Reporting by Eric Keller · Updated Jun 14, 2026
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Overview
source: linkEquinix DU1 is a data center in Düsseldorf, Germany, operated by Equinix, Inc. Available records map a footprint of 43,648 square feet. Ownership above Equinix, Inc. is not detailed in the facts on hand.
Operator chain
- Ultimate parentEquinix, Inc.
- Files asEquinix, Inc.
- This facilityEquinix DU1
The grid behind this site
source: Ember · EurostatA large data center in Germany pays 21.56¢/kWh for electricity — a household pays 39.43¢, 45% more than the data center (Eurostat).
National grid context, not this facility's own metering. Full country picture: Germany data centers.
In the news
source: Google News (local + English)- Equinix IBX-Rechenzentren: Flaggschiff für sicheres Server HousingAD HOC NEWS· Jun 15, 2026
- Equinix Inc-Aktie (US29444U7000): Rechenzentrumsriese mit frischen Quartalszahlen und KI-FantasieAD HOC NEWS· May 23, 2026
- Equinix Inc. Aktie (US29444U7033): Warum Rechenzentren in fragmentierten Märkten zur SchlüsselinfrAD HOC NEWS· May 11, 2026
- Grüne Fassade statt grauer Betonwand am RechenzentrumFrankfurter Rundschau· Sep 24, 2024
- Nachhaltigkeitsinnovationen stehen bei neuem Münchner Equinix-Rechenzentrum im FokusNetzpalaver· Feb 7, 2022
- Rechenzentrumsanbieter Equinix plant weiteren AusbauFAZ· Jul 12, 2020