Mapped (unverified)
Scala SGIGSM01
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Source: OpenStreetMap
Scala SGIGSM01 is a mapped data center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, operated by Scala Datacenters. DataCentersExposed has documented a 394,493 sq ft footprint at this site. It runs on Brazil's grid, which was 11% fossil-fuelled at 110 gCO₂e/kWh in 2025 (Ember).
Reporting by Eric Keller · Updated Jun 14, 2026
Real parent
Scala Datacenters
Operator
Scala Datacenters
Est. capacity
~75-160 MW
Footprint
394,493 sq ft
Grid carbon
110 gCO₂/kWh
Clean electricity
89%
Region
Rio de Janeiro
Overview
source: linkScala SGIGSM01 is a data center in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, operated by Scala Datacenters. The site spans 394,493 square feet, according to the limited records currently available. It has been mapped by DataCentersExposed, though its ultimate corporate ownership has not been verified here.
Operator chain
- Ultimate parentScala Datacenters
- Files asScala Datacenters
- This facilityScala SGIGSM01
The grid behind this site
source: Ember · EurostatGrid carbon intensity
110 gCO₂/kWh
Clean electricity
89%
Fossil electricity
11%
National grid context, not this facility's own metering. Full country picture: Brazil data centers.
In the news
source: Google News (local + English)- As denúncias trabalhistas na corrida por data centersNexo Jornal· Aug 14, 2026
- O Mega Data Center Scala em Eldorado do Sul e a Falta de Consulta às Comunidades Mbya Guaraniluizmuller.com· Aug 3, 2026
- Avanço da IA exige data center mais robustoValor Econômico· Jul 31, 2026
- Eletronet vai fornecer conectividade para data centers da Scala no RSTELETIME News· Jul 14, 2026
- Brasil tem janela de 3 anos para garantir espaço em data centers, diz setorCNN Brasil· Jul 11, 2026
- Scala Data Centers prevê início de operação de projeto bilionário em Eldorado do Sul no final de 2028Correio do Povo· Jul 1, 2026
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