By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
Master Power Technologies (MPT), a leading African provider of critical power and data center infrastructure, has become the first company on the continent to be officially certified as an endorser of the European Code of Conduct for Energy Efficiency in Data Centres.
This achievement positions MPT at the forefront of sustainable data center design in Africa. It affirms the company’s alignment with the highest international standards for energy efficiency and responsible power use.
The certification, awarded by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), recognizes companies that design and support data centers in accordance with rigorous best practices for energy management. MPT now joins a group of global leaders, including Microsoft, that have earned this endorsement.
“This is a proud moment for Africa,” said Menno Parsons, founder and CEO of MPT. “We have always believed that African engineering can meet and exceed global benchmarks. Now, with this certification, we can confidently assure our clients that their data centers are being built to the same standards as the best in Europe: efficient, sustainable and future-ready.”
The European Code of Conduct was launched in 2008 in response to growing concerns over data center energy consumption. It is widely considered the gold standard for energy-efficient design and operation across the European Union. Prior to MPT’s announcement, no African engineering firm had achieved certification under this framework.
Bernard Lecanu, managing director at BL International Consultant and one of the code’s original architects, welcomed MPT’s certification.
“When we began this initiative, we knew that the data center industry would need to evolve rapidly to meet environmental and energy challenges,” Lecanu said. “MPT’s achievement is not only a first for Africa, it is also a signal that the continent is ready to lead in sustainable digital infrastructure.”
For MPT’s clients, the certification provides immediate and tangible benefits, assuring them that their facilities are designed for optimal energy performance. This reduces operational costs and environmental impact while enhancing credibility with global partners, particularly those aligning with the EU’s Taxonomy Regulation and sustainability directives.
Beyond commercial advantage, MPT’s endorsement has broader implications for the African data center industry. As the continent experiences exponential digital growth, the need for resilient and efficient infrastructure is critical.
MPT’s leadership is setting a precedent and laying the groundwork for a future African Code of Conduct, a project the company is helping to pioneer with support from European institutions.
“We are not only building data centers, we are also helping to build a sustainable digital future for Africa,” Parsons said. “This certification proves that African engineering can meet the most demanding global standards… It also opens the door for deeper collaboration with European partners and policymakers, ensuring that Africa is not just catching up, but actively shaping the future of data center innovation.”
