Chile Tech Giant Powers 3 Sites With 100% Renewable Energy

Chile's digital backbone just got a whole lot greener, and it's saving the planet while keeping your internet running.

Gtd, a technology and telecommunications company serving millions across seven countries, partnered with renewable energy provider Colbún to supply 100% clean power to three critical facilities. The sites in Santiago, Huechuraba, and Valdivia now run entirely on renewable energy certified by international standards.

This isn't a small pilot project. The agreement covers 2.96 gigawatt hours of annual consumption, enough to power thousands of homes while supporting data centers and telecommunications infrastructure that Chile's digital economy depends on.

The climate impact hits immediately. Every year, this switch prevents 740 tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere. That's the same as taking 197 cars off the road or planting more than 7,000 trees.

Over the full contract term, the emissions avoided will reach 2,035 tons of CO2. Think of it as planting a forest of 19,000 trees or removing 543 vehicles from circulation permanently.

The Ripple Effect

Data centers are notoriously energy hungry, consuming massive amounts of electricity to keep servers cool and running 24/7. For years, the tech industry struggled to balance growth with sustainability.

This partnership shows that false choice is disappearing. Colbún CEO José Ignacio Escobar emphasized that data centers need more than just energy; they need reliable energy. The company combined renewable generation with backup systems to ensure digital infrastructure never goes dark.

Fernando Gana, Gtd's general manager, highlighted how the agreement supports both environmental goals and business growth. Reliable renewable energy means the company can expand its services across Chile without expanding its carbon footprint.

The timing matters too. As artificial intelligence and cloud computing drive explosive growth in data center demand worldwide, proving these facilities can run on clean energy sets a powerful example for the industry.

Chile has emerged as a renewable energy leader in Latin America, with abundant solar resources in its northern deserts and strong winds along its coasts. Colbún operates more than 5,000 megawatts of installed capacity, with a growing portfolio of renewable projects.

For Gtd, which operates 10 data centers across South America and Europe, this deal represents a template for greening operations in other markets. The company serves customers in Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Spain, and Italy.

The switch required no compromise on performance or reliability, just a commitment to sourcing power differently and partners willing to make it work.