그린필드와 핀즈버리 인프라이스트럭처는 밀라노에 새로운 데이터 센터 캠퍼스를 개발하기 위해 3억 6천만 유로를 투자할 예정이다.

UK infrastructure developer Greenfield and Finsbury Infrastructure have announced a strategic partnership to develop a 36MW data center east of Milan, Italy. The companies plan to invest up to €360 million ($418 million) in the project and the surrounding region over the next three years.

According to a LinkedIn post, Greenfield has already secured 80MW of power capacity for the site. The London-based firm stated that the facility will be designed to meet rising demand from artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and enterprise customers, while also driving regional investment, job creation, and the expansion of Italy’s digital economy.

Greenfield’s current data center portfolio comprises nine projects across Switzerland and Italy, where it maintains an office in Pisa. The company emphasizes the integration of sustainable practices and energy-efficient technologies to minimize the environmental footprint of its clients’ operations.

Finsbury Infrastructure, headquartered in Ireland, is a specialist developer and investor focused on renewable-powered data center campuses. The firm noted that its team has a track record of developing 5GW of renewable projects across Europe and Australia.

“We are delighted to invest in our first project in Milan with Greenfield, who have huge experience developing power infrastructure in Italy and across Europe,” said Peter Connolly, finance director at Finsbury Infrastructure. “We look forward to developing the project with Greenfield and investing in further projects in Italy as it grows as a center for the European digital economy.”

Ciro Morlino, chief growth officer at Greenfield, added: “Demand for digital infrastructure continues to accelerate as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital transformation reshape the global economy. Our partnership with Finsbury represents an important milestone for Greenfield as we continue to expand our digital infrastructure activities across Europe. By bringing together land, power, planning, and connectivity, we are creating a flagship development capable of supporting the next generation of digital services.”

Lombardy, particularly the Milan metropolitan area, has emerged as a hotspot for data center development in Italy. Its strategic connectivity, lower operational costs compared to more mature markets, and access to renewable energy have made the region highly attractive to international technology firms. Major hyperscalers, including Google, Microsoft, and AWS, already operate cloud regions in the area.

However, the rapid expansion of data centers has triggered pushback from residents and local politicians, who have raised concerns regarding the viability and environmental impact of these energy-intensive facilities.

For further insights into the data center market across Italy and Southern Europe, industry executives and experts will convene at the DCN Milan event next year.