Scale42: Varkaus
International private equity firm Asia Pacific Land (APL) Group is partnering with local data center firm Scale42 to develop a data center in Varkaus, Eastern Finland.
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Scale42 develops next-generation data centers that operate on 100% sustainable energy. The company identifies and utilizes diverse low-cost, clean energy sources globally, including stranded hydropower, solar, biogas, and wind, to power high-performance computing facilities.
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Scale42: Liperi
Scale42 is planning a 60MW AI data center in Liperi’s Välikangas industrial area, with construction expected no earlier than early 2027.
GIGA-42: Norðurþing
GIGA-42, a new joint venture between Global InterConnection Group Limited and Northern DC AS, is set to build a massive AI-focused data center in northern Iceland.
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