# German AI and high-performance computing expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-ai-and-high-performance-computing-expansion
> Updated: 2026-08-24T04:10:48.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Germany is expanding its high-performance computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure through both research and commercial initiatives.

In August 2026, Fraunhofer IGD and GSI/FAIR launched the ‘Baltic Brain’ GPU cluster in Darmstadt. Utilizing 24 NVIDIA B200 GPUs, the cluster aims to support data-sovereign research in fields such as maritime research and bioeconomy, reducing reliance on international service providers.

Concurrently, Schwarz Digits announced an 11 billion euro investment to convert a former power plant in Lübbenau, Brandenburg, into a massive AI data center. This facility is planned to house approximately 100,000 GPUs to facilitate rapid AI model training and provide secure data control for both the Schwarz Group and external clients, such as the Baden-Württemberg Police.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Schwarz Digits to build 11 billion euro AI data center in Brandenburg

Schwarz Digits is investing 11 billion euros to build a massive AI data center in Lübbenau, Germany, repurposing a former power plant to house 100,000 GPUs by late 2027.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/schwarz-digits-to-build-11-billion-euro-ai-data-center-in-brandenburg

### 2026-08-11: Fraunhofer IGD launches Baltic Brain GPU cluster for AI research

Fraunhofer IGD and GSI/FAIR have launched the ‘Baltic Brain’ GPU cluster in Darmstadt to enable data-sovereign AI research and high-performance computing in Germany.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fraunhofer-igd-launches-baltic-brain-gpu-cluster-for-ai-research

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