Equinix Genoa GN1
Genova, Liguria, Italy
Source: OpenStreetMap
Equinix Genoa GN1 is an operating data center in Liguria, Italy, operated by Equinix, Inc.. It runs on Italy's grid, which was 51% fossil-fuelled at 285 gCO₂e/kWh in 2025 (Ember).
Reporting by Eric Keller · Updated Jun 17, 2026
Overview
source: linkEquinix Genoa GN1 is a mapped data center in Genova, Italy, operated by Equinix, Inc. Available records identify it as an Equinix data center but disclose no capacity, footprint, or environmental enforcement details. Ownership above Equinix, Inc. is not listed in the facts on hand.
Operator chain
- Ultimate parentEquinix, Inc.
- Files asEquinix, Inc.
- This facilityEquinix Genoa GN1
The grid behind this site
source: Ember · EurostatA large data center in Italy pays 18.69¢/kWh for electricity — a household pays 31.11¢, 40% more than the data center (Eurostat).
National grid context, not this facility's own metering. Full country picture: Italy data centers.
In the news
source: Google News (local + English)- Neoen avvia il suo primo impianto fotovoltaico in Italia, legato al PPA con EquinixEnergia & Mercato· Apr 29, 2026
- Equinix Italia, Emanuela Grandi guida l’espansione nei data centerCorCom· May 28, 2025
- Equinix-Vodafone, a Genova il “nodo digitale” che collegherà Africa ed EuropaZeroUno· Nov 5, 2024
- Equinix: «Italia strategica, a breve annunceremo investimenti per un centinaio di milioni»Il Sole 24 ORE· Feb 24, 2024
- Non solo Sparkle (Tim), cosa succede a Genova per i cavi sottomariniStartmag· Aug 7, 2023
- Data center sempre più green, efficienti e attenti al riusoIl Sole 24 ORE· Jun 4, 2023