Nordic data center operator atNorth plans to build a 300-megawatt facility in Sollefteå Municipality, Sweden, adding to the wave of AI-driven infrastructure expansion across the region. The site will be developed at Hamre Industrial Park in Långsele on a 50-hectare plot. Operations are targeted for the first half of 2028.
The industrial park is already zoned and prepared for development. Because of that, construction is expected to move faster than at greenfield sites requiring lengthy approvals. That timing matters as demand for high-density computing, fueled by artificial intelligence workloads, continues to climb.
AI Demand Drives Nordic Expansion
The Sollefteå campus will follow atNorth’s modular architecture, which is designed to scale in phases. Both colocation clients and companies seeking custom-built facilities are expected to use the site. Large, power-intensive workloads will be supported as capacity comes online.
Hamre Industrial Park was selected for its grid strength and access to renewable energy. Northern Sweden has increasingly attracted data center investment due to its stable energy supply and cooler climate. As AI training clusters grow in size, operators have sought regions that can deliver both power and sustainability.
Local officials view the project as economically significant. Emelie Wrede, Mayor and Chair of Sollefteå Municipality, said the investment reinforces the area’s appeal for large-scale digital industry. Job creation and long-term economic activity are anticipated as development progresses.
Focus on Sustainability and Heat Reuse
In line with its broader strategy, atNorth intends to explore heat reuse partnerships for the new campus. Waste heat generated by servers is expected to be captured and redirected where feasible. Similar agreements have been pursued at other Nordic sites.
The announcement comes shortly after atNorth expanded two data centers in Iceland and outlined plans for an additional facility in Stockholm. Partnerships have also been formed with Nokia, Crusoe, and 6G AI Sweden AB. Earlier this year, a heat reuse agreement was signed with Denmark’s waste-to-energy company Vesforbrænding to repurpose excess heat from the company’s DEN01 campus.
As AI workloads intensify, more capacity is being added across the Nordic region. With the Sollefteå development, atNorth deepens its footprint while positioning itself to meet rising demand for high-performance, energy-efficient infrastructure.
