Start Campus, a company focused on designing, building and operating sustainable data centers, announced a landmark order of transformers from Siemens Energy. These transformers will specifically power its SIN02-06 buildings. The news marks a key milestone in delivering its 1.2 GW SINES DC campus in Portugal.
This high-demand, long-lead-time equipment, representing an investment of EUR 20 million to support the construction and fit-out of the second building of SINES DC (SIN02). It will also underpin its delivery timetable, which is due to be ready for service in 2026. SIN02 will provide customers with access to up to 180 MW of IT capacity, in addition to reliability and redundancy at competitive power prices.
This order underscores the companies’ shared commitment to driving innovation and ensuring the delivery of reliable, sustainable energy solutions in the data center industry.
“Placing this order with Siemens Energy highlights our unwavering commitment to meet the growing demands of our customers and deliver on our promises while setting new industry standards,” said Start Campus CEO, Rob Dunn. “We deeply value Siemens Energy’s support in powering SIN01 and are pleased to strengthen this successful partnership as we advance the campus. Driving the data center industry forward requires trusted, committed partners like Siemens Energy, and together, we’re making it happen.”
“Data centers power our digital world and as demand for data and electricity grows, stable access to electricity is crucial,” noted Mark Pilling, VP, grid solutions, Europe and Africa, Siemens Energy. “Start Campus’ investment in sustainability is a vital step towards a greener, more connected future. Together with Start Campus, we are committed to advancing the development of critical digital infrastructure that meets the evolving needs of the data center industry and sets new benchmarks at large scale.”
In addition to this significant development for SIN02-06, SIN01 is set to be operational by Q4 2024, with an initial 14 MW of IT capacity. In direct response to the requirements of its customers – and through the use of liquid cooling technologies – its capacity is being expanded to 26 MW.
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