Scala Data Centers acquires 49.9% stake in Engie's wind parks in Brazil for autoproduction
Type: Partnership · Technology: Onshore Wind · Country: Brazil · Announced: 2026-05-28
Scala Data Centers secured approval from Brazil's antitrust regulator Cade to acquire a 49.9% stake in a holding company that will own wind parks operated by Engie in the state of Bahia. The transaction enables Scala to access autoproduction agreements tied to Engie's 495 MW wind portfolio in the region. CLWP Brasil is forming the holding structure to facilitate the deal, which positions Scala to expand its renewable energy sourcing for data center operations. Engie maintains operational control of the wind parks while Scala gains financial participation. The partnership aligns with Scala's strategy to secure low-carbon energy for its hyperscale data center facilities in Latin America.
Analysis
Scala Data Centers secured approval from Brazil's antitrust regulator Cade to acquire a 49.9% stake in a holding company for Engie's wind parks in Bahia, Brazil. Engie, a global energy player focused on accelerating carbon-neutral transitions, will maintain operational control of the wind parks. This partnership enables Scala Data Centers, a DigitalBridge portfolio company specializing in sustainable hyperscale data centers in Latin America, to access autoproduction agreements tied to Engie's 495 MW wind portfolio. The transaction was announced on May 28, 2026, and facilitates Scala's expansion of renewable energy sourcing for its facilities.
Key points
- Scala Data Centers acquires 49.9% stake in Engie's wind parks in Bahia, Brazil.
- Transaction enables access to autoproduction agreements for Engie's 495 MW wind portfolio.
- Partnership announced on May 28, 2026.
- Engie maintains operational control of the wind parks.
Counterparties
- Orsi Academy (Regulatory)
- CLWP Brasil (Parent Company)
- Scala Data Centers (Investor)
- ENGIE (Developer)
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