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)- Scala Data Centers consegue acesso à Rede Básica | IT ForumIT Forum· Sep 10, 2026
- Scala perde recurso para dispensar garantia de acesso de data centersMegaWhat· Aug 31, 2026
- Corrida por Data Centers gera denúncias de violações trabalhistas em São PauloAgência Pública· Aug 13, 2026
- Estudo da FGV aponta que data centers com IA geram mais de 12 mil empregos e mobilizam R$ 25 bilhões em investimentosFundação Getulio Vargas· Aug 5, 2026
- O Mega Data Center Scala em Eldorado do Sul e a Falta de Consulta às Comunidades Mbya GuaraniLuíz Müller Blog· Aug 3, 2026
- Eletronet vai fornecer conectividade para data centers da Scala no RSTELETIME News· Jul 14, 2026
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