Nordic Datacenter Scene

This week we talk about the Nordic Colocation market. It's not a market Colotrader sell into but we do a lot of design and consultancy via our other business Sonic Edge on DC Design and Modular builds. Enquiries from this part of the world have dramatically increased in the last six months so i thought it would be useful to give an overview on what we are seeing from customer enquires and general industry news.

Audio Version Below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gqz8yPkDQyvEO-3pqRxvULK2WGNfaVmT/view?ts=67dd3030

OPINION

Why the Nordics Are Smashing the Colo Market

The datacenter landscape is constantly evolving, and one region that's been making headlines is the Nordics. With its unique blend of natural advantages such as climate and sustainable energy and strategic positioning the Nordic datacenter market is attracting significant attention from global companies and it's easy to see why. Let's dig into some USP's for the region.

What’s special about the Nordics?

• Cooling Costs and Energy Efficiency: The naturally cold climate in countries like Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Finland significantly reduces the need for expensive mechanical cooling. This means potentially substantial operational cost savings. This climate allows for highly efficient free cooling solutions.
• Abundant Green Energy: The Nordics are leaders in renewable energy, with a high proportion of electricity generated from hydropower, wind, and geothermal sources. This aligns perfectly with the growing demand for green datacenter operations and helps companies meet their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.
• Data Sovereignty and Security: Nordic countries have very robust data protection laws and a strong commitment to privacy. This provides a secure environment for sensitive data, which is crucial for industries such as finance and healthcare.
• Stable Infrastructure and Connectivity: The region boasts reliable power grids, excellent connectivity, and a skilled workforce. This ensures high uptime and efficient operations for datacenters.
• Cost Savings: The combination of inexpensive cooling, and green energy, contribute to a very competitive Total Cost of Ownership(TCO).

Key Players and Typical Workloads:

• Major tech companies like Google, Facebook (Meta), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft have established datacenters in the Nordics. And when they set up shop others follow.
• Typical workloads include: Cloud computing High-performance computing (HPC) Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) Data analytics Cryptocurrency mining (where regulations and green energy allows)

Green Energy: A Core Advantage

The Nordics' commitment to renewable energy is a significant differentiator. For companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint, this region offers a compelling solution. The availability of hydropower, wind power, and geothermal energy ensures a sustainable and reliable power supply. This is becoming increasingly important as businesses prioritise environmental sustainability.

Data Sovereignty:

In an age of increasing data privacy concerns, the Nordics' strong data protection regulations offer peace of mind. The region's commitment to data sovereignty is a major attraction for companies handling sensitive information.

Looking Ahead of 2025

The Nordic datacenter market is only going to go from strength to strength. As demand for sustainable and secure datacenter solutions increases, the region's unique advantages will continue to attract investment.

INDUSTRY NEWS

I find this sort of thing fascinating

https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/03/17/the-big-question-is-glass-the-answer-to-increasing-data-centre-efficiency

Just the $5Billion!

https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/oracle-announces-5bn-uk-investment-plan/

Good article on Cloud Repatriation

https://www.crn.com/news/networking/2025/f5-ceo-ai-is-sparking-cloud-repatriation-movement

COLOCATION DEALS

AI/HPC Deals:

Power: 10kW

Connectivity: 1GB

Racks: 1

Location: Durham

Designed to Tier 3 standards

Prices from: ￡3,500/month

Power: 10kW

Connectivity: 1GB

Racks: 1

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Power: 10kW

Connectivity: 1GB

Racks: 1

Designed to Tier 3 standards

Location: Croydon

Prices from ￡3990/month

Power: 10kW

Connectivity: 1GB

Racks: 1

Designed to Tier 3 standards

Location: Reading

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Power: 10kW

Connectivity: 1GB

Racks: 1

Designed to Tier 3 standards

Location: Edinburgh

Prices from ￡4660/month

LOW DENSITY DEALS & SPECIAL OFFERS

South London Tier 3 Equivalent:

￡399kW / power inclusive. Megaport enabled with multiple additional carriers. 2-30kW racks available now.

Colocation packages available across the UK that include power / cooling and connectivity:

1/4 rack / 9U / 1kW / 100MB from ￡400 month fixed price

1/2 rack / 20U / 2kW / 100MB from ￡700 month fixed price

Full rack / 46-52U / 3kW / 100MB from ￡1000 month fixed price

**COLOCATION MEGA DEALS** - CHESHIRE

Footprint and Power Cost 3kW

1YR ￡14,627.56

2YR ￡51,382.68

3YR ￡85,637.80

Footprint and Power Cost 5kW

1YR ￡22,712.60

2YR ￡75,637.80

3YR ￡126,063.00

Footprint and Power Cost 10kW

1YR ￡42,925.20

2YR ￡136,275.60

3YR ￡227,126.00

DATACENTRES FOR SALE:

Below are a selection of Data Centres across the UK, Europe, Nordics and Africa that are currently for sale. For further information on any of these sites please contact me directly.

**WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF A DC IN POLAND 5/7MW**

UK - South East 2MW Legacy Site with existing customers - Leasehold ￡POA

UK - South 4MW Legacy Site with existing customers - Freehold ￡POA

UK - Hertfordshire 3.3MW Powered Shell -Freehold ￡POA - Will consider lease

South Africa - Guateng Province -6MW. Existing customers / Free hold ￡POA

Denmark - Copenhagen - 40MW - New Build Approval / Free hold ￡POA

Finland - Helsinki - 10MW - New Build Approval / Free hold ￡POA

Sweden - Stockholm - 5MW - 50MW - New Build Approval / Free hold ￡POA

We are always looking for new sites so please contact me for a confidential conversation