Aug 15, 2025 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
APAC data center firm DayOne this week announced plans to develop a campus in Lahti, some 100km northeast of Helsinki. The €1.2 billion ($1.4bn) project will be located in a former industrial site in Kiveriö. At full build-out, the project could total 128MW IT load.
"Finland is an ideal strategic choice for our European growth," said Jamie Khoo, CEO of DayOne Data Centers. "With its reliable energy infrastructure, renewable energy leadership, highly skilled workforce, and naturally favorable climate that significantly reduces energy consumption and operational costs, Finland offers unique advantages that align perfectly with our commitment to sustainable digital infrastructure."
"Recognized as European Green Capital 2021, Lahti is advancing towards carbon neutrality, making it a natural fit with DayOne's sustainability goals. We are proud to invest €1.2 billion... into the Finnish economy and collaborate closely with Lahti to drive local innovation and sustainability.”
The mayor of Lahti, Mr. Niko Kyynäräinen, added: "The data center to be built in Lahti is designed to handle large-scale data processing, enabling the creation of a strong digital ecosystem. In addition to the location, cool climate, clean energy, and stable conditions, Lahti's investment environment once again proved to be a winning operational model."