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    MDXi Embraces Energy Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability

    Posted On 26 Feb 2021
    By : New Africa Business News, Staff Correspondent
    Comments: 14

    By Richard Adorsu-

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    NEW AFRICA BUSINESS NEWS (NABN) Accra, Ghana- MDXi, West Africa’s largest carrier-neutral data centre and a fully owned subsidiary of MainOne is leading the way in reducing greenhouse gas emission in its quest to promote sustainable development.

    The need to maintain equilibrium between human development and preservation of the environment has brought huge focus on carbon footprint and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management.

    Globally, a considerable number of environmentally responsible firms are becoming more mindful of their carbon footprint and the impact it has on the communities in which they operate. One of such organizations, MDXi, a primary provider of colocation and data center services to organizations across West Africa has over the years implemented policies that have significantly reduced its carbon footprint in its facilities.

    In a recent interview, Mr. Gbenga Adegbiji, MDXi Chief Operating Office stated that “In January 2021, MDXi recorded 100% availability of supply from the national grid through the Eko Electric Distribution Company (EKEDC). This excellent availability record meant the company did not have to run any of our four (4) heavy duty generating sets, thereby saving a huge amount of carbon emissions, and contributing our own quota to the environment. The availability means stability of all facility equipment and more peace of mind for our customers
    aside from the added benefit of reducing carbon footprint.”

    He also explained “the company has started to reap the full benefits of its green power initiatives embarked upon some years ago with an investment of close to $1m in direct connection of its Lekki Data Centre to the national grid in order to enjoy 100% power availability from the grid.”

    Since it launched in 2015, MDXi has operated carrier-neutral facilities and has harnessed MainOne’s network footprint to not only interconnect all major network and content providers in the West African sub region, but also enable ISPs and virtual network operators connect to the Data Centers to provide services to hosted customers. The organization has a focus on deliberate action and a commitment to doing what is right even though it comes at a high cost. Obtaining 100% of its power supply from the National Grid due to private investment implies the company
    can reduce its dependence on burning fossil fuels. In addition, even before construction commenced, the organization ensured that the Data Centre was positioned in a location with ease of access to the national grid.

    “As a market leader in Data Center solutions, MDXi ensures that energy efficiency and environmental sustainability is a major aspect of our centers, like the upcoming Lekki 2 and Sagamu Data Centers and the new Appolonia (Accra) Data Centre which received its Tier III design certifications and will be ready for commissioning in a couple of weeks” Adegbiji added.

    The company also communicated that there were ongoing strategic efforts to explore additional green initiatives such as utilizing solar to generate power for the additional MDXi data center facilities located in Lagos, Nigeria, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire and Accra, Ghana.

     

    For New Africa Business News Richard Adorsu Reports,  Africa Correspondent

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    14 Comments

    1. Thomas February 26, 2021 at 3:35 am Reply

      Thank you for covering the entire continent. This media is covering Africa the way it need to be covered. Thank you all and the news. Monrovia in Liberia. Thomas

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    2. Palo February 26, 2021 at 3:42 am Reply

      Data collection and be current is what we need in great Africa. Data harvesting, should be done in a timely manner and properly use. The technology is here. Palo in Lusaka ZAMBIA

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    3. Amara February 26, 2021 at 3:47 am Reply

      Congratulations Mr. Adorsu, for the win. I enjoy reading the reports. Thank you. Goba, Ethiopia. Amara

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    4. Alika February 26, 2021 at 3:51 am Reply

      MDXi is a great African company. Love it. Alika in Abuja, Nigeria

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    5. Joe February 26, 2021 at 3:54 am Reply

      Thank you for the daily newsletters and thank you Journalist Richard. Hamburg, Germany. Joe

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    6. Barbara February 26, 2021 at 11:10 am Reply

      Great initiative by MDXi. Great report. Barbara in Accra, Ghana

      • New Africa Business News, Staff Correspondent February 27, 2021 at 3:55 am Reply

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    7. Samuel February 26, 2021 at 11:25 am Reply

      MDXi is a great company on our continent. And this is the way to go. Samuel in Cape coast, Ghana

      • New Africa Business News, Staff Correspondent February 27, 2021 at 3:56 am Reply

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