Magenta data center project faces calls for technical transparency

Debate continues regarding a proposed data center project in the former Novaceta area of Magenta, Italy. The project promoter, Namira SGR, has issued clarifications addressing concerns related to energy, water usage, emissions, cooling methods, land remediation, and the authorization process. Namira SGR noted that a national Environmental Impact Assessment (VIA) is currently underway and expressed willingness to hold a detailed public presentation once that procedure concludes.

Local discussions emphasize the need for transparent technical data rather than mere visual renderings. Critics and observers have noted that municipal authorities often receive aesthetic presentations lacking critical technical metrics, such as power capacity in megawatts or specific details on grid connections. This lack of transparency mirrors broader challenges identified by Reporters Made Freedom of Information, where requests for energy efficiency data across EU member states faced non-disclosure or claims of commercial confidentiality.