Data center expansion focuses on sustainability in Germany and Austria

Data center developments are expanding in Germany and Austria, with a focus on sustainability and infrastructure growth. In Darmstadt, Germany, the Green Party is advocating for the integration of waste heat from new data centers into local heating networks. This initiative aims to ensure that the energy used by these facilities provides a direct benefit to local residents and contributes to the regional energy transition.

In Kottingbrunn, Austria, Greencore, supported by the Data Center Group, is planning a 6.4 MW colocation data center. The project, which is part of a broader infrastructure expansion in Lower Austria, is designed to use renewable electricity sourced from the Vienna Airport photovoltaic field. The facility will utilize dry cooling systems to avoid water-based cooling and is scheduled for a phased expansion through 2030.