# Schwarz Group expands digital infrastructure in Germany

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> Updated: 2026-09-06T09:13:20.000Z. Sources: 52. Developments: 3.

The Schwarz Group, parent company of Lidl and Kaufland, is expanding its digital infrastructure to establish a European alternative to US-based cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, and Google. Through its IT division, Schwarz Digits, the group is investing approximately 5.6 billion euros in a large-scale data center in Dummerstorf, near Rostock. Construction for this facility is scheduled to begin in 2027, with the goal of reaching a capacity of 240 megawatts by 2033 and a potential long-term expansion to 1 gigawatt by 2045. This project is intended to expand the capacities of the company’s cloud platform, Stackit, with a focus on cloud computing and artificial intelligence.

This initiative follows a previous 11-billion-euro project in Lübbenau, Brandenburg. To support these operations, Schwarz Digits has opened a 15.5-hectare technology campus in Bad Friedrichshall to serve as a hub for cloud, cybersecurity, and AI development.

In a related development, the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has entered a cooperation agreement with Schwarz Digits to create a unified digital workplace for approximately 16,000 teachers and school employees. This pilot project utilizes an open-source platform to reduce reliance on international tech corporations. While the state government views the Rostock investment as a significant economic gain due to its proximity to renewable energy and high-voltage lines, some questions remain regarding the specific number of permanent jobs created and the proportion of contracts awarded to local companies.

## Claims

- The Schwarz Group plans to build a data center in Dummerstorf, near Rostock, by 2033. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The data center is expected to have a capacity of 240 megawatts by 2033. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The facility could expand to a capacity of 1 gigawatt by 2045. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The project aims to provide a European cloud alternative to US providers like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The investment for the Dummerstorf data center is estimated at 5.6 billion euros. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Schwarz Group is already investing 11 billion euros in a data center in Lübbenau, Brandenburg. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Schwarz Digits has opened a new technology campus in Bad Friedrichshall covering 15.5 hectares. (single source)
- The Bad Friedrichshall campus can accommodate up to 5,500 employees. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/schwarz-gruppe-to-invest-56-billion-euros-in-dummerstorf-data-center

### 2026-08-31: 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.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/a8-motorway-accident-near-gnzburg-involves-five-vehicles

### 2026-08-26: 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.

34 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/schwarz-group-to-invest-56-billion-euros-in-rostock-area-data-center

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