DayOne announces flagship hyperscale data center project in Lahti, Finland
DayOne, a Singapore-based data center developer, has announced a major EUR 1.2 billion investment in a hyperscale data center campus in Lahti, Finland. The facility will span 98,901 square meters with a total potential capacity of 128 megawatts (MW) IT load, starting with a first building of 50MW IT load.
The project, scheduled to begin construction in Q3 2025 and operational by 2027, includes a Growth Partnership Agreement with the City of Lahti, featuring a EUR 2.5 million commitment to LUT Universities. The facility aims for LEED Gold certification, will create 100 direct skilled positions and employ 1,000 construction workers at peak construction.
The data center will utilize air cool chiller technology, leverage Finland's natural cooling climate, and explore waste heat integration into the local district heating system. DayOne has secured power agreements with Lahti Energy and maintains transparency with Finnish authorities regarding the project.
DayOne, sviluppatore di data center con sede a Singapore, ha annunciato un importante investimento di EUR 1.2 billion in un campus di data center hyperscale a Lahti, Finlandia. La struttura avr脿 una superficie di 98,901 square meters e una capacit脿 potenziale totale di 128 megawatts (MW) IT load, partendo con un primo edificio da 50MW IT load.
Il progetto, la cui costruzione 猫 prevista a partire dal Q3 2025 e che sar脿 operativo entro il 2027, include un accordo di partenariato per la crescita (Growth Partnership Agreement) con la Citt脿 di Lahti, che prevede un impegno di EUR 2.5 million verso le LUT Universities. L'impianto punta alla certificazione LEED Gold, creer脿 100 direct skilled positions e impiegher脿 1,000 construction workers al picco dei lavori.
Il data center utilizzer脿 tecnologia di raffreddamento ad aria con chiller, sfrutter脿 il clima naturalmente freddo della Finlandia ed esplorer脿 l'integrazione del calore di scarto nel sistema locale di teleriscaldamento. DayOne ha assicurato accordi di fornitura energetica con Lahti Energy e mantiene trasparenza con le autorit脿 finlandesi riguardo al progetto.
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DayOne, d茅veloppeur de centres de donn茅es bas茅 脿 Singapour, a annonc茅 un investissement majeur de EUR 1.2 billion pour un campus de data centers hyperscale 脿 Lahti, Finlande. L'installation couvrira 98,901 square meters et offrira une capacit茅 potentielle totale de 128 megawatts (MW) IT load, en commen莽ant par un premier b芒timent de 50MW IT load.
Le projet, dont la construction doit d茅buter au Q3 2025 et 锚tre op茅rationnel d'ici 2027, inclut un accord de partenariat pour la croissance (Growth Partnership Agreement) avec la ville de Lahti, comportant un engagement de EUR 2.5 million envers les LUT Universities. L'installation vise la certification LEED Gold, cr茅era 100 direct skilled positions et emploiera 1,000 construction workers au pic des travaux.
Le centre de donn茅es utilisera une technologie de refroidissement par air avec chillers, tirera parti du climat naturellement froid de la Finlande et 茅tudiera l'int茅gration de la chaleur r茅siduelle dans le r茅seau local de chauffage urbain. DayOne a s茅curis茅 des accords d'alimentation avec Lahti Energy et fait preuve de transparence vis鈥懨犫�憊is des autorit茅s finlandaises concernant le projet.
DayOne, ein in Singapur ans盲ssiger Rechenzentrumsentwickler, hat eine umfangreiche Investition von EUR 1.2 billion in einen Hyperscale-Rechenzentrumscampus in Lahti, Finnland, angek眉ndigt. Die Anlage wird sich 眉ber 98,901 square meters erstrecken und eine potenzielle Gesamtkapazit盲t von 128 megawatts (MW) IT load haben, wobei mit einem ersten Geb盲ude von 50MW IT load begonnen wird.
Das Projekt, dessen Bau im Q3 2025 beginnen und das bis 2027 betriebsbereit sein soll, umfasst eine Growth Partnership Agreement mit der Stadt Lahti und sieht eine Zusage von EUR 2.5 million f眉r die LUT Universities vor. Die Anlage strebt eine LEED Gold-Zertifizierung an, schafft 100 direct skilled positions und besch盲ftigt in der Bau-Hochphase 1,000 construction workers.
Das Rechenzentrum wird luftgek眉hlte Chiller-Technologie einsetzen, das nat眉rliche K眉hlerklima Finnlands nutzen und die Integration von Abw盲rme in das 枚rtliche Fernw盲rmesystem pr眉fen. DayOne hat Stromvereinbarungen mit Lahti Energy abgeschlossen und ist gegen眉ber den finnischen Beh枚rden transparent 眉ber das Projekt.
- Major EUR 1.2 billion investment demonstrates strong financial commitment to the project
- Significant capacity of 128MW total IT load with first phase of 50MW
- Creation of 100 direct skilled positions and 1,000 construction jobs
- Strategic partnerships with local entities including power connection agreement with Lahti Energy
- Sustainable design targeting LEED Gold certification with innovative cooling solutions
- EUR 2.5 million commitment to local education through LUT Universities
- No tenant agreements finalized yet for the facility
- Extended timeline with operations not starting until 2027
- Significant power requirements may impact local grid infrastructure
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DayOne's 鈧�1.2B Finnish data center represents strategic European expansion with strong sustainability focus and potential long-term growth catalyst.
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The project demonstrates sophisticated sustainability engineering, aiming for LEED Gold certification while implementing air-cooled chiller technology that eliminates freshwater consumption. The partnership with Lahti Energy for grid connection and exploration of waste heat recovery for district heating shows advanced energy efficiency planning. This circular approach to energy usage represents best practices in modern data center design.
The timing of this development is noteworthy, with demolition beginning in Q3 2025 and operations targeted for 2027. This suggests DayOne is positioning for projected hyperscale demand growth in Europe over the coming years. However, the disclosure that no tenant agreements are finalized introduces execution risk to the project. The
The investment's economic impact extends beyond direct infrastructure, with 100 skilled positions and peak construction employment of 1,000 workers. DayOne's backing by major investors including SoftBank Vision Fund, Citadel's CEO Kenneth Griffin, and Coatue Management provides financial credibility for this capital-intensive expansion.
- Aggregated investment amounts to EUR 1.2 billion聽聽
- DayOne鈥檚 Growth Partnership Agreement with Lahti underscores its long-term commitment to Finland鈥檚 digital and economic development
LAHTI, Finland, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DayOne, a Singapore-based global data center developer and operator, today announces its significant investment in a state-of-the-art hyperscale data center campus in Lahti, Finland. The aggregated value of DayOne鈥檚 investment in Lahti is projected to reach approximately EUR 1.2 billion, reinforcing the company鈥檚 commitment to advancing Finland鈥檚 digital infrastructure.
The Lahti data center project will transform a former industrial site, located in the neighborhood of Kiveri枚, into an advanced, high-performance digital infrastructure facility. Spanning 98,901 square meters, the site is fully zoned for industrial usage. With a total potential capacity of 128 megawatts (MW) IT load, the project comprises a first building of 50MW IT load. Negotiations with potential tenants are in progress, with no agreements finalized to date. Construction will commence with site demolition in Q3 2025, and operations are scheduled to be ready for service in 2027.
The data center campus has been designed with minimal disruption to neighboring areas and aligns with long-term sustainable land-use goals. Facilities are designed aiming for LEED Gold certification or higher. DayOne is collaborating with local engineering firms to fully leverage Finland鈥檚 naturally cool climate for free cooling, and further enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in its operations.
DayOne has entered into a power connection agreement with Lahti Energy to strengthen local energy grid resilience. Having set up partnerships with both Lahti Energy and the city of Lahti, and aligned with Lahti鈥檚 sustainability and circular economy goals, DayOne has been exploring waste heat reusing and integrating its data center into the local district heating system.
Reinforcing the project's commitment to resource conservation, the facility will utilize air cool chiller technology and eliminate the need for freshwater cooling.
DayOne鈥檚 investment will significantly bolster Lahti鈥檚 digital economy, while contributing to job creation in the city and across Finland. The Lahti project is expected to support a progressive ramp-up of 100 direct skilled positions and employ 1,000 construction workers onsite at its construction peak.
"Finland is an ideal strategic choice for our European growth," said Jamie Khoo, CEO of DayOne Data Centers. "With its reliable energy infrastructure, renewable energy leadership, highly skilled workforce, and naturally favorable climate that significantly reduces energy consumption and operational costs, Finland offers unique advantages that align perfectly with our commitment to sustainable digital infrastructure. Recognised as European Green Capital 2021, Lahti is advancing towards carbon neutrality, making it a natural fit with DayOne鈥檚 sustainability goals. We are proud to invest EUR 1.2 billion on Lahti project into the Finnish economy and collaborate closely with Lahti to drive local innovation and sustainability."聽聽聽
The mayor of Lahti, Mr.聽Niko Kyyn盲r盲inen, welcomes the substantial investment. Lahti is part of the growth and development of the international data economy. "The data center to be built in Lahti is designed to handle large-scale data processing, enabling the creation of a strong digital ecosystem. In addition to the location, cool climate, clean energy, and stable conditions, Lahti's investment environment once again proved to be a winning operational model," Niko Kyyn盲r盲inen says with delight.
Growth Partnership Agreement to Drive Local Collaboration
DayOne is to enter into a Growth Partnership Agreement with the City of Lahti, Lahti Region Development LADEC, Lahti Energy, and local educational institutions, including a commitment of EUR 2.5 million to LUT Universities as outlined in the agreement. The agreement sets a clear framework for long-term regional cooperation aimed at advancing Lahti鈥檚 carbon neutrality goals, strengthening the local business and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) education ecosystems, and fostering talent development.
Key areas of collaboration include integrating local companies into the data center鈥檚 development and operations, innovating waste heat utilization solutions, and aligning educational pathways with industry needs through joint R&D, student internships, and faculty engagement. The partnership also connects DayOne鈥檚 global academic collaborations, such as with the Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed聽hosted at the聽National University of Singapore, to Finnish institutions like LUT Universities to drive innovation in both tropical and cold-climate data center operations.
"The city offers robust government support and a thriving clean-tech ecosystem鈥攑roviding an ideal environment for advanced, low-carbon digital infrastructure. As we build our presence in Lahti, we are eager to explore meaningful ways to work with the community, especially those who share our vision for digital advancement and environmental responsibility," added Jamie Khoo from DayOne.
DayOne maintains transparency with Finnish authorities and has informed the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Ministry of Defence of Finland of the Lahti data center project. In Finland, DayOne jointly invested with Finnish company Hyperco in the Kouvola data center.
DayOne鈥檚 global presence spans Asia Pacific and Europe, with active operations in tier-one and emerging data center markets including Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Finland.
About DayOne
DayOne is a Singapore-based global data center pioneer that develops and operates next-gen digital infrastructure for industry leaders who demand reliable, cost-effective, and quickly scalable solutions. Our cutting-edge facilities empower hyperscalers and large enterprises to achieve rapid deployment and enhance connectivity, driving transformative engagement and innovation as we shape the future of industries. DayOne's data centers are located across tier-one and emerging markets, including聽Singapore,聽Johor聽(Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia),聽Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR,聽Tokyo, and Finland.聽
DayOne was established in 2022 in Singapore and became an independent group on January 1, 2025, following its deconsolidation from former parent company. DayOne is majority-owned by global investors, such as SoftBank Vision Fund, Citadel CEO Kenneth Griffin, Coatue Management, and so on.
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