DayOne Unveils 560 MW Finland Data Centre Expansion
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- DayOne, a Singapore-based global data centre developer and operator, announced early-stage plans for a significant data centre project in Klaukkala, Nurmijärvi, Finland.
In a statement, the company said the Municipality of Nurmijärvi has concurrently begun handling the preliminary sale of the data centre site to DayOne.
This new project further solidifies DayOne’s long-term commitment to Finland’s digital ecosystem, building on its previously announced approximately 1.2 billion euros investment in the Lahti project and a joint venture in Kouvola. (1 Euro = RM4.71)
The Nurmijärvi data centre is tentatively slated for a phased development with a potential of up to 560 megawatts (MW) of total grid power.
The project is expected to create substantial employment opportunities, estimated to employ up to 1,000 workers during its peak construction phase. Long-term operations will support the gradual ramp-up of up to 700 skilled positions.
DayOne has signed a site securing and development agreement with Fortum, Finland’s leading energy producer. Under the agreement, Fortum will assist the project’s development by facilitating zoning processes and grid connection planning.
The continued development and construction are subject to various municipal, regulatory, and government approvals, including a required permit from the Ministry of Defence.
In line with Finland’s national objectives for sustainable digital infrastructure, the project is planned as a high value-adding data centre.
Beyond the facility, DayOne is preparing a framework agreement to support the local community in Nurmijärvi. This includes plans for cooperation with educational institutions such as Aalto University, as well as support for regional environmental protection and culture initiatives.
The expansion follows DayOne’s recent success in securing major funding, including a mezzanine financing facility of up to one billion euro from global investment firm Brookfield and a global sovereign investor in December 2025, and over US$2.0 billion in Series C equity financing secured in January 2026.
-- BERNAMA