Global data centre operator and advisory firm Galaxy Data Centers has partnered with British energy tech innovator Zendo to integrate clean energy and more efficient operations into its growing data centre platform.
The partnership begins at Redhill Data Centre in Greater London, where Zendo has procured a £20 million supply contract to deliver 40GWh of renewable energy annually – the equivalent power demand of 15,000 UK homes.
Spanning 7.8 acres with over 160,000 square feet of data hall space, Redhill is a key hub in Galaxy’s UK expansion plans and home to several Fortune 500 companies.
Galaxy with investment partner Castleforge acquired the site earlier this year and is investing in a £10m multi-year upgrade programme to modernise the facility, improve efficiency, and support the latest High Performance Computing and AI workloads.
Redhill’s transformation showcases Galaxy’s data center strategy: combining direct renewable energy sourcing, an innovative Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), and a commitment to AI-ready infrastructure. Through its partnership with Zendo, Galaxy is turning data center power demand into both a competitive advantage and a catalyst for renewable energy adoption. Existing clients, including global financial services firms, AI and SaaS providers, are due to see their energy costs cut by up to 30% beginning in 2026. New customers will also be able to benefit.
Clean energy for the campus will be provided by UrbanChain, a UK-based renewable energy trading platform that has developed innovative blockchain technology to directly connect consumers with generators. Its model enables the delivery of competitively priced tariffs while ensuring full transparency and direct traceability to renewable sources. In contrast to many “100% renewable” contracts that rely on unlinked certificates, UrbanChain enables customers to clearly see the origin of their energy supply.
Zendo’s software will complement this supply by offering usage monitoring, granular forecasting, and data-driven insights to maximise efficiencies and unlock further value from Redhill’s infrastructure.
The need for such innovation is pressing. Thanks to the widespread adoption of AI, energy demand from data centres globally is expected to more than double by 2030 – nearly as much as Japan uses today. Only half of this demand is likely to be met by renewables, posing a major challenge to decarbonisation.
Zendo is poised to help data centres tackle this challenge at scale. The business is building the first ‘Energy OS’ enabling operators to forecast demand to adapt to the growing unpredictability of AI workloads and secure customised energy tariffs. Galaxy plans to leverage Zendo’s technology as the partnership continues to expand.
Ash Gupta, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Galaxy Data Centers, said: “Our partnership with Zendo reflects the determination of both companies to overcome some of the biggest challenges facing the data centre market today. We’re proud to be leading the charge in setting new industry standards for efficiency, sustainability and technological innovation, beginning with this traceable contract. As the sector continues to grapple with energy and environmental challenges, I believe our approach offers a compelling model for any enterprise evaluating their colocation and hosting options.”
Jade Batstone, CEO and Co-Founder of Zendo Energy, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Galaxy and helping them to turn energy into their competitive advantage. Galaxy shares our vision for the future of digital infrastructure that is clean, efficient, and flexible. We look forward to continuing this partnership and building on these foundations together.”
Source: intelligentdatacentres
