In a joint effort, Fortum and the city of Jyväskylä have agreed to develop a data center complex in the Seppälänkanka area. Covering approximately 20 hectares, the project aims to create job opportunities for 150-200 individuals.
The partnership between Fortum and Jyväskylä was driven by several factors, including the availability of skilled workers from nearby universities. Additionally, Jyväskylä’s reliable electricity grid, established district heating network, and commitment to carbon-neutral energy production made it an attractive location for the data center complex.
Fortum’s Business Director, Vesa Maso, emphasized these factors in a statement announcing the project. “We are excited about this opportunity to bring economic growth and innovation to the Seppälänkanka area,” Maso said. “The city of Jyväskylä has demonstrated its commitment to creating a supportive environment for businesses and we look forward to working with them on this exciting project.”
This project follows Fortum’s successful development of similar areas in Espoo and Kirkkonummi as part of the Espoo Clean Heat project in collaboration with Microsoft. The partnership between Fortum and Jyväskylä is expected to bring economic growth and innovation to the area, benefiting both the local community and businesses involved.
One of the main reasons why Jyväskylä was chosen as a location for this data center complex is its proximity to universities that provide highly skilled workforce. Additionally, Jyväskylä boasts a reliable electricity grid, an established district heating network, and a commitment to increasing carbon-neutral energy production.
Fortum’s Business Director Vesa Maso highlighted these factors when announcing the project saying: “We are excited about this opportunity to bring economic growth and innovation to Seppälänkanka area.” He added that Fortum looks forward to working closely with the city of Jyväskylä on this exciting initiative.
This new data center complex will cover approximately 20 hectares in Seppälänkanka area. The agreement includes Fortum’s responsibility to attract potential data center operators who will invest in this project. The city of Jyväskylä estimates that it will create job opportunities for 150-200 individuals.
Fortum has successfully developed similar areas in Espoo and Kirkkonummi as part of their Espoo Clean Heat project in collaboration with Microsoft. This new partnership between Fortum and Jyväskylä aims
