First published Oct 16, 2026, 11:29:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 11:29:15 AM UTC

Uruguay signs a US$5.7 billion data centre investment with Spain’s Solaria

Uruguay’s president signed an agreement with Spain’s Solaria for a data centre campus of up to 500 megawatts with its own solar generation, described by the government as a US$5.7 billion investment. Opposition members demanded explanations about Solaria’s financial capacity and the project’s jobs.

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The government described the proposed investment as the largest in Uruguay’s history.

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MercoPress UK Uruguay signs a US$5.7 billion data centre investment with Spain’s Solaria

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