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DigitalOcean provides cloud hosting with transparent pricing, though their environmental credentials remain opaque. This analysis examines which data centers operate on renewable energy based on support inquiries, community research, and reasonable inferences. For verified details, consult DigitalOcean’s official support team.
Data Center Assessment
🇺🇸 NYC1 (New York City)
Facility: Equinix Status: ✅ Green Equinix achieved 100% renewable energy coverage in 2018.
🇺🇸 NYC2 & NYC3 (New York City)
Facility: Digital Realty Status: ❌ Not Yet Green Currently operating at approximately 30% renewable energy, though targeting 100%.
🇺🇸 SFO1 & SFO2 (San Francisco)
Facility: Digital Realty Status: ❌ Not Yet Green Same renewable energy profile as NYC facilities.
🇳🇱 AMS2 & AMS3 (Amsterdam)
Facility: Equinix Status: ✅ Green Equinix achieved 100% renewable coverage in 2018.
🇸🇬 SGP1 (Singapore)
Facility: Equinix Status: ✅ Green
🇬🇧 LON1 (London)
Facility: Equinix Status: ✅ Green
🇩🇪 FRA1 (Frankfurt)
Facility: Interxion Status: ✅ Green “100% of their energy comes from renewable sources.”
🇨🇦 TOR1 (Toronto)
Facility: Equinix Status: ✅ Green
🇮🇳 BLR1 (Bangalore)
Facility: NTT Communications Status: ⚠️ Partial Green Utilizes wind power but lacks 100% renewable verification.
Key Sources
- Equinix IBX Sustainability Quick Reference Guide
- NTT Communications 2018 Sustainability Report
- Interxion Sustainability Page
- Digital Realty Clean Energy Initiative