In a significant move towards meeting the growing demands for digital infrastructure demand in Europe, Start Campus, Europe’s largest colocation data center development underway, has partnered with Siemens Energy to bring the next phase of the company’s SINES DC project to life. This collaboration will see an investment of over €20 million in state-of-the-art transformers, powering the SIN02-06 buildings with capacity of up to 1.2 GW SINES DC campus in Portugal. This critical step marks a major milestone in delivering sustainable, reliable, and scalable power solutions to one of Europe’s largest data ecosystems.
Investing in the Future of Digital Infrastructure
The SINES DC campus, set to become operational in 2026, represents a new generation of data centers. The SIN02 building alone will offer up to 180 MW of IT capacity, designed with reliability and redundancy in mind. Siemens Energy’s advanced transformers are a key component in ensuring the uninterrupted power supply necessary for today’s data-driven world.
But this partnership is about more than just power. It’s about setting new industry standards for sustainability. The integrated engineering solutions provided by Siemens Energy will not only meet the stringent availability requirements of Start Campus’s customers but also offer the flexibility to incorporate renewable energy sources. This aligns perfectly with Start Campus’s vision of a greener, more connected future.
A Partnership That Powers Innovation
The collaboration between Start Campus and Siemens Energy is not new. The companies have previously worked together on SIN01, the first building in the SINES DC campus, which is set to be operational by the end of 2024. This ongoing partnership highlights a shared commitment to innovation and sustainability in the data center industry.
As Rob Dunn, newly appointed CEO of Start Campus, puts it, “Placing this order with Siemens Energy underscores our dedication to meeting our customers’ needs while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the data center industry. Together, we are driving forward the next generation of digital infrastructure.”
Looking Ahead
The future looks bright for the SINES DC project. As SIN01 prepares to go live with an initial 14 MW of IT capacity, plans are already in motion to expand to 26 MW using cutting-edge liquid cooling technologies. The SIN02-06 buildings, powered by Siemens Energy’s transformers, will further enhance the capacity and reliability of the campus, making it a cornerstone of Europe’s digital landscape.
With this latest investment, Start Campus and Siemens Energy are not just powering a data center; they’re powering the future of connectivity and sustainability in Europe.
For more information about Start Campus and the SINES DC project, visit their website at www.startcampus.pt.
For more information about Siemens Energy and how they are one of the world’s leading energy technology companies, visit their website at http://www.siemens-energy.com.
