Finland: an attractive hub for data centers

Article published by Fingrid 17 March

atNorth specializes in building energy-efficient data centers, particularly for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. With facilities in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Iceland, atNorth is rapidly expanding its presence in the Nordics to meet growing demand for data center capacity driven by AI and HPC technologies.

The company operates two data centers in Finland—one in Helsinki and one in Espoo—and is set to complete a third 40-megawatt facility in Espoo by March. Additionally, a new data center in Myllykoski, Kouvola, will come online by the end of the year, with initial capacity of 60 megawatts, expanding to several hundred megawatts as the project progresses.

“Due to the rapid development of artificial intelligence and high-performance technologies, demand for data center capacity is growing rapidly, so we have ambitious growth targets in the Nordics,” says Anna Kristín Pálsdóttir, Director of Development at atNorth.

Finland’s strong, renewable energy grid, cool climate, and excellent connectivity make it an ideal location for sustainable data centers. atNorth focuses on energy efficiency, utilizing advanced cooling and heat recycling systems, and working with local partners to integrate waste heat into district heating networks. The company is also exploring demand-side management solutions to optimize energy consumption, further supporting grid stability and sustainability.

With a commitment to innovation and circular economy principles, atNorth continues to lead in sustainable data center development across the Nordics.

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