Penta Infra builds new colocation data center in Hamburg and continues European expansion

Penta Infra, a fast-growing European colocation data center provider, has started construction of their new colocation data center in Hamburg. The construction of the new data center will be completed early 2025. With this, Penta Infra significantly expands their data center capacity in northern Germany.

Hamburg is not only one of the most populous cities in Germany but also holds a strategic location in Northern Germany. It's a gateway to both West and Northern Europe and the Nordics . The port city is known for its innovative tech scene, hosting numerous tech companies, startups, and being home to renowned research institutions and universities.

Founded in 2015, Penta Infra has established a growing portfolio consisting of 11 strategically located data centers in Germany, France, The Netherlands and Denmark. With the strategic integration of the new Hamburg data center into its operations, Penta Infra not only bolsters its already robust infrastructure but also underscores its commitment to building a comprehensive pan-European network of edge and core data centers. This expansion in Hamburg signifies the company's recognition of the city's growing digital economy and its potential as a pivotal hub for data-driven services in the region.

The site in Hamburg will be developed to an IT capacity of 4,4 MW. The new state of the art data center with over 2.500 m2 of IT space and will be built in line with the highest industry standards regarding energy efficiency, security and redundancy. The data center will use 100% renewable energy, the front facade of the data center will be covered with integrated solar panels and the building will also accommodate the re-use of heat. The re-use of heat is something that Penta Infra successfully realized in their Copenhagen data center, which delivers heat to around 1.500 homes and has received an award for most sustainable data center project in Denmark. The new data center will be on the main fiber backbones and is integrated in the existing campus, allowing customers to directly tap into the Hamburg ecosystem from day one.

Patrick van der Wilt, Chief Commercial Officer at Penta Infra: “We are excited to announce that we are constructing a new data center in Hamburg, a significant and strategic European market. Hamburg is more than just a city of trade; to us, it symbolizes a balance between robust economic activity and environmental awareness. This balance aligns perfectly with our mission to offer our current and future clients some of the most modern and sustainable data center facilities in Europe. Our decision to expand in Hamburg is also a testament to the considerable demand we've experienced from both existing and new customers. This new data center marks an exciting chapter in our ambition to expand our data center footprint throughout Europe.”

About Penta Infra Penta Infra is a fast-growing provider of reliable, sustainable and highly connected data centers, both in core and edge locations in Europe. Active in Germany, France, The Netherlands and Denmark, we provide solutions ranging from full service colocation to build-to-suit data centers. Our data centers are positioned on strategic locations in Europe, allowing you to deliver your data where it needs to be: close to your customers.