The Lappeenranta Data Center, developed by Polarnode, is a flagship industrial-scale project situated on a 33-hectare site in the Pajarila industrial area. Purpose-built to support the intensive computational demands of AI and high-performance computing, the facility is designed for massive scalability within a legally secured industrial zone.
A cornerstone of its design is environmental integration; the center is strategically connected to the local district heating network to recycle surplus heat back into the community. With its robust grid connectivity and substantial land area, this site serves as a sustainable "powered shell" ready to anchor Finland’s growing reputation as a premier European data hub.
| Distance | Site | About |
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| 0.97 miles | Nebius: Lappeenranta, Finland |
Nebius’ Lappeenranta project is a 310MW hyperscale AI data center campus in Finland, developed with Polarnode as a multi-phase, $10B investment, with operations expected to begin in 2027.
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| 8.58 miles | Neoen: Yllikkälä, Lappeenranta |
This site, adjacent to Neoen's existing battery storage facility in Lappeenranta, is progressing through a municipal zoning process initiated at the developer's request. Construction is targeted for 2027–2028, pending permitting and grid connection.
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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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