Prime Data Centers to develop 550MW campus in Esbjerg, Denmark
Type: Development · Technology: Data Center · Country: Denmark · Capacity: 550 MW · Announced: 2026-03-27
Prime Data Centers announced plans to develop a 550MW data center campus, named ESB01, in Esbjerg, Denmark, in partnership with Brunswick Real Estate. The project will span 640,000 sqm on land owned by the Esbjerg Municipality, with an initial investment of €2 billion ($2.3bn) for the first phase offering 160MW. The total investment could reach €6 billion ($6.91bn) for the full 550MW capacity. Construction of the first data center is anticipated to start in 2027, with initial capacity going live in late 2029. Prime Data Centers is exploring opportunities for waste heat recovery as part of the development.
Analysis
Prime Data Centers announced plans to develop a 550MW data center campus, named ESB01, in Esbjerg, Denmark, in partnership with Brunswick Real Estate, with an initial investment of €2 billion ($2.3bn) for the first phase offering 160MW. The project will span 640,000 sqm on land owned by the Esbjerg Municipality. Construction of the first data center is anticipated to start in 2027, with initial capacity going live in late 2029. The total investment could reach €6 billion ($6.91bn) for the full 550MW capacity. Prime Data Centers is exploring opportunities for waste heat recovery as part of the development.
Key points
- 550MW data center campus in Esbjerg, Denmark
- €2 billion ($2.3bn) initial investment
- 640,000 sqm project size
- Construction start in 2027
- Initial capacity going live in late 2029
Counterparties
- Brunswick Real Estate (Partner)
- Esbjerg Municipality (Land Owner)
- Prime Data Centers (Developer)