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Go to PodcastPolarnode, a Finnish data center developer, is advancing a data center project in Heinola as part of a strategic partnership with the city. Located on an 11-hectare industrial plot in the northern section of the Vierumäki Business Park (specifically on Heikinmäentie), the site is being developed using a partnership model to support high-density computing and AI-driven workloads.
The project emphasizes sustainability through the potential utilization of waste heat for local district heating and is powered by Finland’s robust renewable energy grid. Following a cooperation agreement established in May 2025, the project is currently in the planning and reservation phase, with the goal of reaching construction readiness by early 2026.
| Distance | Site | About |
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| 11.34 miles | DayOne: Lahti |
APAC data center firm DayOne is making its first foray into the European market with a significant project in Finland.
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| 11.36 miles | FCDC: Lahti |
Fincap DC Corp has acquired a significant 10-hectare plot of land in Lahti for €6 million (approximately $6.77 million).
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| 12.32 miles | ecogrid.energy: Lahti (Kujala) |
ecogrid.energy is developing a data center with an on-site gas power plant on a former asphalt-plant lot in the Kujala area of Lahti.
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| 18.27 miles | Energy Data CenterInterested in this information?Contact us | Data center facility details are available on request.Interested in this information?Contact us |
Polarnode is a Finnish data center developer and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractor. The company possesses a specialized skill set and a proven track record in the development, construction, operation, and ownership of large-scale infrastructure projects.
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