AQ Compute, atNorth, and Bahnhof Set New Standards in the Nordic Data Center Construction Market – Arizton

AQ Compute, atNorth, and Bahnhof Set New Standards in the Nordic Data Center Construction Market - Arizton
Nordic Data Center Construction Market Research Report by Arizton

 

According to Arizton’s latest research report, Nordic data center construction market is growing at a CAGR of 23.42% during 2024-2030.

 

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Report Summary           

Market Size – Investment (2030): $7.83 Billion   

Market Size – Investment (2024): $2.21 Billion        

CAGR by Investment (2024-2030): 23.42%

Market Size – Area (2030): 2,814 Thousand Sq. Ft.

Power Capacity (2030): 670 MW

Historic Year: 2021-2023

Base Year: 2024

Forecast Year: 2025-2030

 

The Nordic data center construction market is experiencing strong growth, driven by rising demand for data storage and processing due to digital transformation, cloud computing, and edge technologies. Major investments from tech firms, real estate developers, and infrastructure companies are fueling the expansion. The increasing reliance on technologies like 5G, IoT, and AI further boosts the need for advanced data centers, positioning the market for continued growth and creating significant opportunities for investors and industry players.

 

Sustainable Growth of Colocation Data Centers in the Nordic Region

Colocation service providers in the Nordic region offer tailored data center space, with retail colocation serving smaller entities and wholesale colocation targeting large enterprises. Stockholm, Sweden, stands out as a key colocation hub due to its competitive electricity pricing, renewable energy, innovative heat reuse, and strong connectivity infrastructure.

The Nordic region has attracted significant investment from global colocation providers such as Equinix, Digital Realty, and STACK Infrastructure, along with regional players like Green Mountain, atNorth, and Verne Global. Amid high inflation in Europe, the Nordics offer advantages including low energy costs, reliable power supply, strong international connectivity, political stability, and a skilled workforce.

Additionally, colocation builders in the region prioritize energy efficiency. Companies like Verne are leveraging renewable energy and implementing heat reuse systems, reflecting a broader industry shift toward sustainable and energy-efficient data center operations.

 

Strategic Investments Moves in the Nordic Data Center Market

The Nordic data center market is experiencing strong growth, driven by substantial investments from both global tech giants and specialized regional providers. Companies like Apple, AQ Compute, atNorth, and Bahnhof are expanding their facilities and integrating advanced, energy-efficient technologies to meet rising demands. Apple’s facility in Viborg, Denmark, for instance, aligns with its 2030 carbon neutrality goal and contributes to the local district heating system, showcasing a model of sustainable innovation.

Other key investors, such as AQ Compute in Oslo and atNorth in Finland, are emphasizing renewable energy and high-density workload capabilities tailored for AI, finance, and engineering sectors. Bahnhof continues to focus on green data centers, notably with its Elementica project in Sweden.

The region’s competitive landscape includes global leaders like Digital Realty, Equinix, and EcoDataCenter. These companies are investing heavily in the Nordics, utilizing 100% renewable energy and pioneering climate-positive operations like heat reuse for district heating. New entrants such as Hyperco, with its sustainability-focused solutions, are also contributing to the market’s dynamic expansion, reinforcing the Nordic region’s position as a hub for next-generation, eco-conscious data infrastructure.

 

Innovative Cooling and Rack Solutions Driving Efficiency in Nordic Data Centers

Data center operators in the Nordic region are increasingly prioritizing energy-efficient cooling systems to reduce capital and operational expenses while conserving space and minimizing power usage. Adherence to ASHRAE guidelines and Uptime Institute Tier standards has accelerated the adoption of advanced cooling technologies, especially in Tier III and IV facilities that use redundant configurations like 2N and 2N+1 for uninterrupted operations. Operators are also optimizing rack space with innovative designs, including rack-scale converged infrastructure and larger rack units (45U–48U) to support higher densities. Leveraging the region’s naturally cold climate and abundant renewable energy, Nordic data centers implement free cooling methods such as adiabatic cooling and economizers. This strategic use of local advantages and cutting-edge infrastructure reflects a broader trend toward sustainable and efficient data center development in the Nordic market.

 

 

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The Report Includes the Investment in the Following Areas:

Facility Type

  • Hyperscale Data Centers
  • Colocation Data Centers
  • Enterprise Data Centers

Infrastructure

  • Electrical Infrastructure
  • Mechanical Infrastructure
  • General Construction

Electrical Infrastructure

  • UPS Systems
  • Generators
  • Transfer Switches & Switchgears
  • PDUs
  • Other Electrical Infrastructure

Mechanical Infrastructure

  • Cooling Systems
  • Racks
  • Other Mechanical Infrastructure

Cooling System

  • CRAC & CRAH Units
  • Chillers Units
  • Cooling Towers, Condensers, and Dry Coolers
  • Other Cooling Units

Cooling Techniques

  • Air-based Cooling
  • Liquid-based Cooling

General Construction

  • Core & Shell Development
  • Installation & Commissioning Services
  • Engineering & Building Design
  • Fire Detection & Suppression
  • Physical Security
  • DCIM/BMS Solutions

Tier Standards

  • Tier I & Tier II
  • Tier III
  • Tier IV

Geography

  • Nordic
  • Denmark
  • Sweden
  • Norway
  • Finland
  • Iceland

 

Competitive Landscape

Prominent Data Center Investors

  • AQ Compute
  • atNorth
  • Bahnhof
  • Digital Realty
  • Evroc
  • Conapto
  • T.Loop
  • STACK Infrastructure
  • EcoDataCenter (Areim)
  • Equinix
  • Green Mountain
  • Hyperco
  • Lefdal Mine Data Centers
  • Verne (Ardian)
  • Nebius
  • Google
  • Meta
  • Microsoft
  • TNordicASS
  • XTX Markets

Key Data Center Support Infrastructure Providers

  • ABB
  • Alfa Laval
  • Carrier
  • Caterpillar
  • Cummins
  • Eaton
  • Hitec Power Protection (Air Water)
  • Legrand
  • NetNordic Group
  • Riello Elettronica
  • Rittal
  • Rolls-Royce
  • Schneider Electric
  • Socomec
  • Stulz
  • Trane Technologies (Ingersoll Rand)
  • Vertiv

Prominent Construction Contractors

  • Arup
  • Coromatic
  • Caverion (Assemblin Caverion Group)
  • COWI
  • Designer Group
  • Ethos Engineering
  • Dornan (Turner Construction Company)
  • Exyte (M+W Group)
  • Granlund
  • MT Højgaard
  • Mace Group
  • ISG
  • Sweco
  • Mercury
  • Ramboll Group
  • YIT
  • Kirby
  • NCC
  • Winthrop Technologies
  • Collen

 

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