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Article published by Business Finland 1 January 2025

A cool climate, affordable clean energy, abundant water, and excellent digital infrastructure – these are some of the reasons that Google, Microsoft, and others have chosen Finland for their data centers. Finland is increasingly becoming a preferred location for data centers, with these factors, along with a commitment to sustainability, making it a top choice for the industry.

atNorth has decided to expand its data center plans in Kouvola, Southern Finland, by signing a Letter of Intent with Redeve for a 24-hectare area opposite the 21-hectare site it has already acquired.

Finland has more than 50 construction-ready data center sites. We’ve designed these to support projects of all sizes ­– from small facilities up to those with 1,000 megawatts of capacity or more. Renewable energy, excellent connectivity, and top-notch security are all part of our offering too,” says Jouni Salonen, Senior Advisor at Invest in Finland, part of Business Finland.

Finland’s abundant water supply and efficient district heating systems further contribute to its appeal, making it a prime location for businesses focused on sustainability and growth.

“Finland is really ahead of the game in terms of energy infrastructure. More than 60% of the power in our grid comes from renewables. Our electricity is among Europe’s most affordable and our grid reliability is second to none,” says Salonen.

Another key factor in Finland’s attractiveness is the C-Lion1 submarine cable, providing high-speed connectivity to continental Europe. With a capacity of 144 terabits per second, it is one of the world’s most advanced fiber-optic cables, offering exceptional data transmission speeds. For instance, latency to Frankfurt is less than 20 milliseconds.

Finland’s combination of natural resources, advanced infrastructure, and sustainability makes it a top choice for data center investments, offering reliability and efficiency for growing digital businesses.

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