/PRNewswire/ — A new hyper-large-scale data center campus, with a target capacity of 3.2GW, will be developed in Lublewo, Choczewo municipality, Pomerania region, northern Poland. The project, called Baltic Data Center Campus, is being developed by WBS Power SA, which has already obtained grid connection conditions for the entire 3.2GW capacity.
“It will be the largest project of its kind in Poland and one of the largest in Europe”and déclaré Maciej Marcjanik, PDG de WBS Power.
Visualization of the data center in the municipality of Choczewo
WBS Power has taken a strategic step into the hyperscale data center sector, positioning itself as a provider of power infrastructure for AI. The company is responsible for designing, integrating and delivering a very large-scale, stable and low-emissions energy infrastructure, which will serve as the basis for the development of AI, HPC and cloud infrastructure.
“This is a natural step in our growth strategy, allowing us to leverage the expertise and market experience we have gained over the years. We are building the infrastructure that will underpin the next phase of global digital transformation”said Hubert Bojdo, financial director of WBS Power.
Preparations for the project lasted several months, including developing the investment plan, selecting an optimal location and obtaining suitable land for development. The chosen site allows the project to adapt flexibly to different technological configurations while guaranteeing access to sufficient energy sources. The company is now moving on to the next phase of the project. The campus will be built in four phases, each with a planned capacity of 800MW. Each phase will include:
- an energy infrastructure dedicated to AI workloads,
- the integration of renewable energy sources and battery energy storage systems (BESS),
- solutions meeting the highest standards in terms of ESG, energy efficiency and energy security,
- platforms designed to facilitate cooperation with hyperscalers and cloud service providers.
Preparatory work for all four phases is expected to be completed by the end of 2027, and the first data center is expected to be operational around 2028-2029.
“The rapid development of AI is driving demand for very large-scale data centers supported by cutting-edge infrastructure and reliable access to large volumes of power. The integration of renewable energy and energy storage into digital infrastructure will be a key pillar of the competitiveness of next-generation very large-scale projects.and déclaré Maciej Marcjanik.
The Baltic Data Center Campus will be located near one of the largest electricity substations in Poland. Electricity supplied to the campus will come from conventional sources, supplemented by renewable energy and, in the longer term, also nuclear energy.
“The digital revolution requires infrastructure on an entirely new scale. We chose the location of the Baltic Data Center Campus very carefully, ensuring access to large electrical capacities, a diverse energy mix already in place today, and the long-term prospect of a stable supply supported by future nuclear generation.added Hubert Bojdo.
The Baltic Data Center Campus is not the first project of this type developed by WBS Power. The company is also developing the 500MW Finsterwalde data center project in Germany, designed to meet the German market’s growing demand for very large-scale data centers that are efficiently integrated into the energy system.
WBS Power brings over 15 years of experience in energy infrastructure development, including renewable energy and BESS projects, high voltage grid infrastructure and serviced land.
The company’s activity in Poland and Germany reflects a broader trend towards building a new European infrastructure landscape for AI.
“We are proud that a Polish company can contribute to the energy and digital transformation of Europe, strengthening its economic competitiveness and technological sovereignty”and conclu Maciej Marcjanik.
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