Latin America’s data centre market is thriving. It will take integrated thinking for it to reach its full potential.
Abundant renewable energy resources, a favourable policy environment and strong water infrastructure are driving growth in the region’s data centre market. Brazil, Mexico and Chile are leading the way attracting interest from both hyperscale and edge data centre operators.
Site selection has become one of the most critical stages in data centre development. The question is no longer just whether a site can be acquired and connected, but also whether it can support a resilient, efficient and socially acceptable facility over the long term.
We combine technical due diligence with sustainable design and ESG assessment to help our clients identify sites that are both operationally viable.
4 key considerations for site data centre site identification:
- Power and water screening, including current constraints and future availability
- Connectivity and carrier diversity, including access to resilient fibre routes, cloud ecosystems and interconnection points
- Waste heat reuse opportunities and connections to district heating networks
- Physical, climate, permitting and social acceptance risks, shaping the necessary resilience plans.
But a site alone is not enough, we take a holistic approach to all aspects of data centre planning and design to deliver an integrated solution that blends regulatory requirements with innovative engineering and stakeholder engagement.
You’re invited: DCD Connect Latam 22-23 September 2026
Deerns is a proud sponsor of DCD Connect Latam and we are looking forward to being part of this event which brings the ecosystem together to explore opportunities, discuss challenges and celebrate the latest developments.
📍 Barceló Maya Grand Resort, Cancún, Mexico
🤝 Connect with Jaciele Rodrigues, Alberto Pretelt, Anderson Assunção, Gabriel Pereira, Leandro Montes
Visit our stand at the event.
🗣️ At an invitation only event Alberto Pretelt will present: Engineering Beyond the Obvious (how engineering insight can support better decisions)
