Yondr Group, a global developer, owner and operator of hyperscale data centres, has handed over the first 20MW of its 40MW project in Bischofsheim, just south of Frankfurt, Germany.
The milestone, achieved in just 20 months, represents the completion of the first two ready-for-service (RFS) phases in Yondr’s planned four-phase schedule for its Bischofsheim data centre. It is Yondr’s second successful handover in Europe this year, following RFS for the first building at the company’s 100MW+ London campus in July. The Bischofsheim facility is also part of Yondr’s rapidly growing global data centre portfolio, with projects currently on site in EMEA, APAC and North America.
Designed and constructed to industry-leading sustainability standards, the Bischofsheim data centre is aiming for LEED Gold certification. It will also comply with the German Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG), which stipulates that data centres in Germany use renewable energy for 50% of the asset’s electricity consumption, rising to 100% renewables from 1 January 2027. To help align the data centre with Yondr’s sustainability goals and net carbon zero targets, the building has a solar PV installation on the roof, along with a green wall. The asset also has electric vehicle charging points.
The Bischofsheim project is strategically located in one of Europe’s most important data industry hubs, which Yondr says demonstrates the company’s expertise in identifying, procuring and developing sites in the world’s most sought-after data centre locations. Part of the FLAP market, the Frankfurt data centre hub is central to meeting Germany’s data demand, alongside Berlin, Düsseldorf and Munich, and accounts for around 65% of Germany’s upcoming data centre capacity.
The new 40MW Bischofsheim data centre being delivered by Yondr will help to meet growing demand for capacity in a location that is both Germany’s financial capital and a major technology hub.
Peter Hill, VP Design & Construction EMEA at Yondr, comments, “Germany is a very dynamic market, with 1.2GW of capacity fully built, and a number of projects set to add to that capacity over the next couple of years, including our Bischofsheim facility.
“This data centre has been built to provide exceptional resilience, while also delivering on our client’s goals for sustainability and operational efficiency. Achieving our first RFS milestone in Frankfurt adds to a busy year for Yondr, with more on the horizon.”
Ailish McDonnell, Development Director, adds, “We are proud to contribute to Frankfurt’s reputation as a critical location in the FLAP market. This data centre reflects our desire to expand and invest further in the German market. Yondr is excited to continue partnering with local stakeholders to drive innovation and deliver cutting edge, sustainable data centres that meet the country’s evolving needs.”
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Yondr Group, a global developer, owner and operator of hyperscale data centres, has handed over the first 20MW of its 40MW project in Bischofsheim, just south of Frankfurt, Germany.
The milestone, achieved in just 20 months, represents the completion of the first two ready-for-service (RFS) phases in Yondr’s planned four-phase schedule for its Bischofsheim data centre. It is Yondr’s second successful handover in Europe this year, following RFS for the first building at the company’s 100MW+ London campus in July. The Bischofsheim facility is also part of Yondr’s rapidly growing global data centre portfolio, with projects currently on site in EMEA, APAC and North America.
Designed and constructed to industry-leading sustainability standards, the Bischofsheim data centre is aiming for LEED Gold certification. It will also comply with the German Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG), which stipulates that data centres in Germany use renewable energy for 50% of the asset’s electricity consumption, rising to 100% renewables from 1 January 2027. To help align the data centre with Yondr’s sustainability goals and net carbon zero targets, the building has a solar PV installation on the roof, along with a green wall. The asset also has electric vehicle charging points.
The Bischofsheim project is strategically located in one of Europe’s most important data industry hubs, which Yondr says demonstrates the company’s expertise in identifying, procuring and developing sites in the world’s most sought-after data centre locations. Part of the FLAP market, the Frankfurt data centre hub is central to meeting Germany’s data demand, alongside Berlin, Düsseldorf and Munich, and accounts for around 65% of Germany’s upcoming data centre capacity.
The new 40MW Bischofsheim data centre being delivered by Yondr will help to meet growing demand for capacity in a location that is both Germany’s financial capital and a major technology hub.
Peter Hill, VP Design & Construction EMEA at Yondr, comments, “Germany is a very dynamic market, with 1.2GW of capacity fully built, and a number of projects set to add to that capacity over the next couple of years, including our Bischofsheim facility.
“This data centre has been built to provide exceptional resilience, while also delivering on our client’s goals for sustainability and operational efficiency. Achieving our first RFS milestone in Frankfurt adds to a busy year for Yondr, with more on the horizon.”
Ailish McDonnell, Development Director, adds, “We are proud to contribute to Frankfurt’s reputation as a critical location in the FLAP market. This data centre reflects our desire to expand and invest further in the German market. Yondr is excited to continue partnering with local stakeholders to drive innovation and deliver cutting edge, sustainable data centres that meet the country’s evolving needs.”
For more from Yondr Group, click here.
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