SINES DC and Siemens Energy to Deliver 1.2 GW of IT Capacity
Start Campus has announced a landmark order for transformers from Siemens Energy to power its SIN02-06 buildings, a key milestone in delivering its 1.2 GW SINES DC campus, in Portugal.
This high-demand, long-lead-time equipment, representing over €20m of investment, will support the construction and fit-out of the second building of SINES DC (SIN02) and underpin its delivery timetable, due to be ready for service in 2026. SIN02 will provide its customers with access to up to 180 MW of IT capacity with reliability and redundancy at competitive power prices
This order solidifies the partnership between Siemens Energy and Start Campus, which began with the deployment of market-leading power equipment for SIN01. It also underscores the shared commitment to driving innovation and ensuring the delivery of reliable, sustainable energy solutions in the data center industry.
Rob Dunn, Chief Executive Officer of Start Campus, said: “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. 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.”
Mark Pilling, Vice President Grid Solutions for Europe and Africa at Siemens Energy, said: “Data centers power our digital world and as demand for data and electricity grows, stable access to electricity is crucial. 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.
