Polarise plans 30MW AI data center in Amberg, Germany, acquiring former Wertachtal shortwave transmission site

German cloud and data center firm Polarise announced plans to build an AI data center in Amberg, Bavaria, with an initial capacity of 30MW. Polarise will acquire the former Wertachtal shortwave transmission building and adjacent land from a consortium consisting of local utility Stadtwerke Bad Vilbel and the local citizens’ foundation for conversion into the data center. The facility is planned for launch in mid-2027 and could potentially reach 120MW, with WV Energie AG developing 31MWp of solar capacity, a 21MW wind farm, and a battery storage system to cover its energy requirements.

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Seller

Stadtwerke Bad Vilbel

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Stadtwerke Bad Vilbel is a municipal utility providing essential services including electricity, gas, water, and district heating to the city of Bad Vilbel, Germany. The company also invests in local energy transition projects such as photovoltaic systems and EV charging infrastructure.

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Polarise

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Polarise is a company focused on providing services and solutions within the energy sector. Their specific investment focus and strategy require further investigation of their activities and projects.