Nordic data center operator atNorth has announced plans to develop a new facility, FIN05, on a 28.6-hectare site in Salo, Finland. The first phase will bring 75MW of capacity online, with the wider development designed to scale up to 230MW as demand grows.
atNorth said its investment in the Salo site is expected to be approximately €2 billion, not including servers owned by customers or their installation, which the company estimates could add up to €10 billion more. The site will connect to the grid through a Fingrid substation, and atNorth plans to enter long-term power purchase agreements with local energy suppliers.
"FIN05 is an opportunity to develop critical digital infrastructure while working with the region to create lasting local value," said Eyjólfur Magnús Kristinsson, CEO of atNorth.
Salo Mayor Anna-Kristiina Korhonen said the development "will create valuable employment opportunities during both construction and ongoing operations." atNorth also plans to explore heat reuse opportunities at the site, building on existing heat reuse collaborations the company has with Kesko Corporation in Finland, Stockholm Exergi in Sweden, and Vestforbrænding and Selected Group in Denmark.
atNorth currently operates seven data centers across the Nordic region and has four mega sites under development. Read the full announcement from atNorth via PR Newswire.