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Schwarz Group expands digital infrastructure in Germany

Overview

The Schwarz Group, parent company of Lidl and Kaufland, is executing a massive technological expansion through its IT division, Schwarz Digits. The group plans to invest approximately 16.6 billion euros into two major data center projects in Germany to bolster European capabilities in cloud services, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

The largest project is located in Lübbenau, Brandenburg, on the site of a former power plant. Schwarz Digits will invest 11 billion euros into this facility, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. The center is designed to support 200 MW of power and could eventually house up to 100,000 GPUs for training and operating large AI models.

A second complex is planned for Dummerstorf, near Rostock, with an investment of at least 5.6 billion euros. This project, which would represent the largest single investment in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern to date, is expected to cover 350,000 square meters. Construction is scheduled to begin between late 2027 and early 2028, contingent upon the completion of necessary power infrastructure. If on track, the facility aims for an initial capacity of 240 megawatts by 2032, with potential long-term expansion to 1 gigawatt by 2045. The site will include three multi-story module buildings, an administrative building, and a substation, featuring emergency systems designed for 48 hours of autonomous power. The state is expected to provide up to 120 million euros in subsidies.

Through its STACKIT cloud service, the group intends to provide a European alternative to American and Chinese technology giants, focusing on technological independence and GDPR compliance. To support these operations, Schwarz Digits has opened a 15.5-hectare technology campus in Bad Friedrichshall.

Entities

Schwarz Digits · Dummerstorf · Schwarz Group · LIDL · Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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"The data center is expected to go online in 2032."

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"The Schwarz Group plans to build a data center in Dummerstorf, near Rostock, by 2033."

The first claim states the data center will be built by 2033, while the second claim states it is expected to go online in 2032.

[DISPUTED] The Schwarz Group plans to build a data center in Dummerstorf, near Rostock, by 2033.
[DISPUTED] The data center is expected to go online in 2032.
[● 3 SOURCES] The data center is expected to have a capacity of 240 megawatts by 2033.
[● 3 SOURCES] The facility could expand to a capacity of 1 gigawatt by 2045.
[● 3 SOURCES] The project aims to provide a European cloud alternative to US providers like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.
[● 3 SOURCES] The Schwarz Group plans to invest 5.6 billion euros in a new data center in Dummerstorf.
[● 3 SOURCES] The facility will cover an area of 350,000 square meters.
[● 3 SOURCES] Construction is scheduled to begin in late 2027 or early 2028.
[● 3 SOURCES] The start of construction depends on the availability of the required power infrastructure.
[● 2 SOURCES] The Schwarz Group is already investing 11 billion euros in a data center in Lübbenau, Brandenburg.
[● 2 SOURCES] The facility will include emergency power systems capable of providing 48 hours of autonomous power.

Timeline

27 days ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
Schwarz Group to invest 5.6 billion euros in Dummerstorf data center
The Schwarz Group plans to invest 5.6 billion euros in a 350,000-square-meter data center in Dummerstorf, Germany, with operations expected to begin in 2032.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Schwarz Group to invest 16.6 billion euros in AI and cloud infrastructure
The Schwarz Group is investing 16.6 billion euros in German data centers to develop European cloud services and AI infrastructure via its Schwarz Digits division.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Schwarz Gruppe to invest 5.6 billion euros in Dummerstorf data center
The Schwarz Gruppe will invest 5.6 billion euros in a Dummerstorf data center, supporting a new digital workplace pilot for teachers in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern via open-source technology.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 18 sources
Schwarz Group expands digital infrastructure with multi-billion euro data center investments
The Schwarz Group is investing billions in German data centers and a new technology campus to build a European cloud and AI alternative to US tech giants.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 34 sources
Schwarz Group to invest 5.6 billion euros in German data center
The Schwarz Group will invest 5.6 billion euros in a new data center near Rostock, Germany, to boost European digital sovereignty and provide an alternative to US cloud providers by 2033.

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