The planned data center by Finnish construction company YIT in Kontiolahti is in the early development stages, with a planning reservation agreement signed between YIT and the Kontiolahti municipality. The project is set for a new 25-hectare (approximately 61.8-acre) plot in the Vellamo business area, located in the southern part of Lehmo.
| Distance | Site | About |
|---|---|---|
| 14.87 miles | Scale42: Liperi |
Scale42 is planning a 60MW AI data center in Liperi’s Välikangas industrial area, with construction expected no earlier than early 2027.
|
YIT Corporation is a construction and development company focused on building and developing sustainable living environments. This includes functional and attractive homes, future-proof public and commercial buildings, infrastructure designed to support the green transition, and industrial, production, and energy facilities that assist customer processes. YIT's vision is to be the expert partner in developing sustainable homes, spaces, and cities, promoting "a good life." The company has a team of approximately 4,100 professionals and reported a revenue of EUR 1.8 billion in 2024. YIT Corporation's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
September 02, 2026 Finland
Cerebras has begun construction on a 165MW data center campus in Mikkeli, Finland, with the first 50MW phase now underway. The campus is being developed with Compute Nordic Finland and will use closed-loop cooling and waste-heat recovery to supply heat to the local community. “This partnership...
Read more
August 28, 2026 Finland
atNorth is expanding its FIN04 data center campus in Myllykoski, Kouvola, Finland, with a new building called FIN04A1. The company has appointed YIT as the main contractor, responsible for construction and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works. YIT was also selected to build another campus...
Read more
August 24, 2026 Finland
European data center developer Magnora has secured a firm grid connection for its Hämeenlinna data center project in Finland. The 150,000 sqm (1.61 million sq ft) facility is being developed with Northern Europe Energy Group (NEEG), with Magnora holding a 70 percent stake. The grid connection is...
Read more
August 14, 2026 Finland
Swedish energy company Helios Nordic Energy Finland Oy is planning a data center project in the Alapitkä area of Lapinlahti, central Finland. The project covers more than 80 hectares near Fingrid’s Alapitkä substation and could support up to 500MW of capacity. The site was previously approved for...
Read more
June 23, 2026 Finland
A 60MW data center is being planned in western Finland by renewable energy firm Aurinkokarhu. Reported by local media including Yle and Vasabladet, the project would be located in Närpiö (Närpes), in the Ostrobothnia region. The company has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire 18 hectares of...
Read more
Mar 12, 2026 Eric Bell World
Go to Podcast
Jan 15, 2026 Eric Bell Applied Digital
Go to Podcast
Jan 05, 2026 Eric Bell Dallas
Go to Podcast
Sep 04, 2025 Eric Bell Texas
Go to Podcast