Start-up Qubite International is offering European companies access to computing power from solar-powered data centres in the United Arab Emirates. The facilities span five desert sites and, according to the company, deliver energy cost savings of up to 80 percent compared to the German market. Data protection and security standards are fully aligned with EU requirements.
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Desert sites support energy-heavy digital processes
With year-round solar irradiation, the UAE sites enable stable and cost-efficient operation of data-intensive processes such as AI workloads and crypto mining. According to the company, Abu Dhabi’s modern power grid supports efficient storage and use of solar energy with minimal transmission losses.
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“This model reduces both environmental impact and operational costs,” said company founder Tajo Adler, who highlighted stable electricity prices and state-backed infrastructure investment programmes in the region. “Climate-conscious business practices and economic viability are not contradictions – they reinforce each other.”
Full complience with EU-regulations
Managing Director Melina Kiesslich has overseen several data centers in the UAE over the past six years. Qubite currently operates approximately 7,125 sqm of server space equipped with advanced cooling systems, uninterrupted power supply and a state-of-the-art security framework. An additional 15,000 sqm is under development.
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While the energy and IT infrastructure is based near Abu Dhabi, Qubite’s Hamburg office serves as the main contact point for European clients, thus ensuring full compliance with EU regulations. Beyond its core data centre operations, the company is piloting a sustainable water treatment project that uses server waste heat to produce clean drinking water through evaporation and condensation. (hcn)
