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hscale: Oslo OSL1

Short Code: OSL1
Site was first built in 2024 and has expansions through 2028
PUE: 1.2

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Bain Capital entered the data center market in October 2024 by acquiring a facility that previously belonged to AQ-Compute. This acquisition allowed Bain Capital to launch hscale later in 2025, a new hyperscale data center operator focused on the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region.

One of the key assets under hscale's portfolio is the AQ-OSL1 data center. This facility, located in Hønefoss, near Oslo and Norway's largest international airport, has been operational since February 2024 and is designed for AI-ready colocation.

  • The first phase is prepared for liquid cooling to support high-density racks for HPC.
  • The site can support standard densities at 5 kW, up to HPC (+120kW) per rack.
  • AI racks readiness
  • PUE <1.2
  • Concurrently maintainable design
  • Strategically located in existing availability zone

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Sites within 15 miles of hscale: Oslo OSL1

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0.06 miles hscale: OSL2
OSL2 will be located next to hscale's OSL1 data center in Hønefoss, near Oslo.
0.14 miles hscale: Oslo OSL3
hscale's OSL3 campus will house three data center buildings.
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Kryptovault Hønefoss stands as the company’s largest facility in Norway.

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Exterior front of AQ Compute
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Rendering of the generator yard for AQ Compute's Norwegian facility that's currently under construction
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hscale is a pan-European data centre platform delivering sustainable and AI-ready infrastructure. Founded in 2025, it is a joint venture between Bain Capital and Aquila Group. With facilities across Europe, hscale serves hyperscalers and cloud services with high-performance, flexible infrastructure. Its designs feature ultra-high-density cooling, liquid cooling and heat reuse to support clients’ ESG goals.

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