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Uruguay announces $5.7 billion data center project

Uruguay has unveiled a $5.7 billion solar-powered data center project, described by President Yamandu Orsi as a historic milestone.

The Business Standard ยท 15 October 2026, 2:45 PM

Uruguay has officially announced a new data center project valued at $5.7 billion. President Yamandu Orsi praised the solar-powered initiative, labeling it as one of the most significant developments in the nation's recent history. The country currently generates 98% of its electricity from renewable energy sources.