Equinix MA1
United Kingdom
Source: OpenStreetMap
Equinix MA1 is an operating data center in United Kingdom, operated by Equinix, Inc.. DataCentersExposed has documented 1 environmental-permit record at this site. It runs on United Kingdom's grid, which was 36% fossil-fuelled at 217 gCO₂e/kWh in 2025 (Ember).
Reporting by Eric Keller · Updated Jun 17, 2026
Real parent
Equinix, Inc.
Operator
Equinix, Inc.
Grid carbon
217 gCO₂/kWh
Clean electricity
64%
Region
United Kingdom
Overview
source: linkEquinix MA1 is a mapped data center in the United Kingdom, operated by Equinix, Inc. Available records identify it as an Equinix data center but do not disclose its capacity, footprint, or any environmental enforcement history. Ownership above Equinix, Inc. is not detailed in the facts on file.
Operator chain
- Ultimate parentEquinix, Inc.
- Files asEquinix, Inc.
- This facilityEquinix MA1
The grid behind this site
source: Ember · EurostatGrid carbon intensity
217 gCO₂/kWh
Clean electricity
64%
Fossil electricity
36%
National grid context, not this facility's own metering. Full country picture: United Kingdom data centers.
In the news
source: Google News (local + English)- NEW CASE: Foxglove and housing campaigners appeal against Cape Town hyperscale data centre after US Big Tech firm leaves huge gaps in critical planning informationFoxglove Legal· Sep 13, 2026
- Top 10: Data Centre Companies in EuropeData Centre Magazine· Sep 9, 2026
- Equinix Hertfordshire Data Center Gains £3.9bn Investment as UK Data Centre Race IntensifiesConstruction Review· Sep 1, 2026
- Top 10: Data Centre Companies in the UKData Centre Magazine· Aug 19, 2026
- Data centre giant to pay millions to Slough council under legal agreementSlough Observer· Aug 7, 2026
- Microsoft details plans for data center in Langley, UKData Center Dynamics· Aug 4, 2026
Environmental permits
source: Permit register- EQUINIX (UK) LIMITEDEPR/WE9618AAEPR permit · holder "EQUINIX (UK) LIMITED" · Manchester · MCP · within ~2 km of the mapped site
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