In April 2025, Finnish developer Polarnode reached a land lease agreement with the City of Nokia to establish a data center in the Juhansuo district. Representing an investment of several hundred million euros, the project will be situated on a 5.5-hectare plot, leveraging the area’s robust electrical grid and central location.
The facility is expected to bolster Finland’s digital infrastructure, creating hundreds of jobs during its 2–3-year construction phase and fostering long-term economic growth through permanent operational roles and increased tax revenue. This project is a key component of Polarnode’s broader 500 MW portfolio aimed at positioning Finland as a sustainable hub for the global data center industry.
| Distance | Site | About |
|---|---|---|
| 6.83 miles | Elisa Tampere Nalkala | |
| 7.41 miles | Verne: Tampere (The Deck) |
Verne acquired its Tampere data center in 2022 as part of the Ficolo acquisition.
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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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