InfraPartners, a digital infrastructure company, and hyperscaler Nscale have entered into an alliance to double the capacity of an AI data centre in Glomfjord, Norway.
This project will increase the capacity of the data centre from 30MW to 60MW, with the expanded facility expected to be operational by the second quarter (Q2) of 2025.
The facility will host the latest generation of AI-optimised graphics processing units (GPUs).
The centre will use 100% renewable hydroelectric energy for its operations and liquid cooling techniques to minimise environmental impact.
InfraPartners CTO Harqs Singh said: “InfraPartners has developed the first fully modular data centre for AI workloads. We are changing the way data centres are built. Our approach secures supply chains, drives standardisation, accelerates site deployment, and offers design flexibility to accommodate future GPU technology roadmaps.
“We are thrilled to partner with Nscale to deploy a sustainable data centre in Glomfjord. By partnering with us, Nscale will benefit from a globally standardised design, flexibility to deploy different types of GPUs, and faster time to revenue.”
Manufacturing the facility off-site is expected to decrease the need for on-site labour and will expedite project timelines, resulting in cost reductions.
Moreover, this method is more sustainable than traditional construction, as it improves resource efficiency and reduces on-site waste, stated InfraPartners.
Nscale COO Alex Sharp said: “Glomfjord offers an ideal location for an AI data centre.
“With an existing 30MW site and access to an abundance of hydroelectric power, this expansion to 60MW allows us to provide sustainable AI compute with European data sovereignty at a more affordable cost compared with competitors.
“This facility represents a landmark step in creating scalable, sustainable AI infrastructure. As the first European hyperscaler, Nscale is ready to deliver AI compute at scale.”
In December last year, YIT secured a €100m ($104.24m) contract with XTX Markets to build a new data centre in Kajaani, Finland.
