atNorth Announces Construction of DEN02 Data Center in Ølgod, Denmark
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — atNorth, the leading Nordic colocation, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence service provider, has unveiled plans to build its largest data center, DEN02, in Ølgod, Varde Denmark. This state-of-the-art facility will cater to data-intensive businesses such as hyperscalers and companies running AI and High-Performance Computing workloads.
With an initial capacity of 250MW, DEN02 will have the potential to scale up to several hundred megawatts. The strategic location of the 174-hectare greenfield site, just 40km west of Billund Airport, offers excellent connectivity due to the numerous trans-Atlantic fiber cables with landing stations on the nearby west coast.
Eyjolfur Magnus Kristinsson, CEO of atNorth, emphasized the innovative and energy-efficient design of the DEN02 site, including cutting-edge heat reuse technologies. This approach aligns with atNorth’s commitment to sustainability and positions the data center as an ideal choice for businesses looking to decarbonize their high-performance workloads.
In line with its expansion strategy, atNorth has partnered with Wa3rm, a leader in circular and bio-based waste stream operations. This collaboration will enable the recycling of excess heat from the DEN02 campus for heating large scale greenhouses and providing heating and hot water to local communities through district heating.
Furthermore, atNorth is exploring opportunities to incorporate sustainable power production from wind and solar energy farms around the DEN02 site. Denmark’s ambitious renewable energy strategy aims to achieve a low-carbon society independent of fossil fuels by 2050, with renewables already accounting for over 80% of domestic electricity supply.
Vanessa Vega Saenz, Director of Invest in Denmark, highlighted the country’s supportive ecosystem for innovation and sustainability, making it an ideal environment for businesses like atNorth to thrive. This collaborative approach fosters sustainable growth and the development of cutting-edge hyperscale data centers.
The DEN02 site marks atNorth’s second data center in Denmark, complementing its first site, DEN01, near Ballerup. DEN01 is set to open by Q2 2025 with a 30MW capacity.
About atNorth
atNorth is a leading Nordic data center services company offering sustainable, scalable colocation and high-performance computing services tailored to AI and critical workloads. With a focus on renewable energy resources and circular economy principles, atNorth’s data centers provide long-term infrastructure solutions for efficient and cost-effective data processing.
Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, atNorth operates seven data centers across the Nordics, with additional sites planned in Helsinki, Finland, and Ølgod, Denmark. The company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability drives its mission to deliver cutting-edge data center solutions for businesses in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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