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BusinessEnergyTechnology

SAMCA Group to Build €2.6 Billion Green Data Center Campus in Spain’s Aragon Region

The SAMCA Group is reportedly developing a massive €2.6 billion data center campus in Spain’s Aragon region. The Green IT Aragon project will leverage local wind power and could eventually scale to 300MW capacity, with construction expected to begin next year.

Spain’s Aragon region continues to emerge as a major European data center hub with news that mining and energy conglomerate SAMCA Group is planning a massive €2.6 billion ($3 billion) campus development near Zaragoza.

According to industry reports, the project—dubbed Green IT Aragon—has secured designation as a Project of General Interest of Aragon, potentially streamlining its development process. Construction is expected to begin next year on the first phase, which reportedly will deliver 131MW of capacity when it launches in 2028.

by Aaron Vale
EnergyManufacturing

Vestas Halts Major Polish Offshore Wind Facility Amid European Market Slowdown

Vestas has suspended development of what would have been its largest manufacturing facility in Poland. The decision comes as European offshore wind demand falls below projections, according to company statements.

European Wind Power Expansion Faces Setback

Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has reportedly shelved plans for a major offshore wind production facility in Poland, according to company statements obtained by Reuters. The decision marks a significant setback for Europe’s renewable energy expansion and affects a project that was expected to create over 1,000 manufacturing jobs.

by Elijah Porter