# Nordic datacenter and greenhouse development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nordic-datacenter-and-greenhouse-development
> Updated: 2026-10-06T17:22:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Varde Municipal Council has approved the planning basis for a major development in Krageris, north of Ølgod. Led by atNorth, a company owned by the Canadian Pension Plan and Equinix, the 25 billion DKK project will cover 174 hectares.

The development includes a 225,000 square meter datacenter and 475,000 square meters of greenhouses. To ensure resource efficiency, excess heat from the datacenter will be utilized to heat the greenhouses for year-round vegetable cultivation. Selected Group will manage the construction and operation of the greenhouse facility. 

Mayor Sarah Andersen noted that the project is essential for rural development, aiming to encourage settlement and create new jobs. Construction is expected to reach completion by 2030.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: atNorth approved for 25 billion DKK datacenter and greenhouse project

Varde Municipality has approved a 25 billion DKK datacenter and greenhouse project near Ølgod, led by atNorth, which will use excess heat for year-round agriculture.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atnorth-approved-for-25-billion-dkk-datacenter-and-greenhouse-project

### 2026-09-20: Tydal Data Center to build largest battery in the Nordics

Tydal Data Center in Norway is building the largest battery in the Nordics to provide backup power and intends to use server waste heat for local food production.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tydal-data-center-to-build-largest-battery-in-the-nordics

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