Granada: €3B Alto Infrastructure SP01 AI & HPC Campus Spain
Status: Groundbreaking Initiated | Location: Escúzar, Granada (Andalusia)
Project Overview
The Granada SP01 AI Campus represents a landmark infrastructure development for Southern Europe’s rapidly growing digital economy. Officially breaking ground on June 30, 2026, this flagship project by Alto Infrastructure (formerly known as Sierra DC) represents a massive milestone for the Andalusian region. Strategically situated within the Industrial, Technological, and Innovation Area (CITAI) in Escúzar, Granada, the campus represents a projected cumulative investment of over €3 billion ($3.43 billion USD). It is engineered to capture the next wave of high-performance computing (HPC), cloud migrations, and specialized artificial intelligence workloads across the Mediterranean corridor.
The project splits its capital allocations between heavy industrial infrastructure and advanced compute hardware. Approximately €700 million ($799.87 million USD) is directly dedicated to building development, site preparation, and MEP engineering, while the remaining balance covers the deployment of specialized AI clusters, liquid-cooled enclosures, and high-density GPU platforms. Endorsed by the Andalusian Regional Government, the SP01 facility anchors the local tech ecosystem, creating high-value employment opportunities and positioning Granada alongside Spain’s traditional Tier-1 metropolitan connectivity nodes.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Granada: €3B Alto Infrastructure SP01 AI & HPC Campus Spain |
| Location | Escúzar, Granada (Andalusia) |
| Status | Groundbreaking Initiated |
| Commissioning | Summer 2027 (Phase 1 Operational) |
| Total IT Load | 50 MW |
| Total Capacity | 70 MW Master Planned Power Footprint |
| Tier Level | Tier III Advanced AI Architecture |
| Project Type | Hyperscale AI, High-Performance Computing (HPC) & Colocation Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Granada |
| Population | Approximately 235,000 |
| Urban Agglomeration | Approximately 535,000 |
| City GDP | Estimated US$13–15 billion |
| Per Capita Income | Approximately US$28,000–32,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 2 – Regional Economic, Tourism & Innovation Hub |
| Key Strengths | World-renowned cultural and heritage tourism |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Alto Infrastructure Operations Management |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Andalusian Ministry of Universities, Research, and Innovation |
| Construction Contractor | Iberian Mission-Critical EPC Joint Venture Consortium |
| MEP Engineering | High-Density Thermal Dynamics Specialists & High-Voltage Grid Transformation Engineers |
| Network Connectivity | Multiple redundant, carrier-neutral dark fiber backbones linking directly to trans-Iberian and Mediterranean fiber rings |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual-fed high-voltage transmission lines connecting directly to an on-site dedicated substation |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 70 MW total master-planned power footprint (50 MW dedicated IT load) |
| UPS Redundancy | Block Redundant (N+1) configuration utilizing utility-scale lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) energy storage rooms |
| Cooling System | Closed-loop direct-to-chip liquid cooling systems combined with variable-speed air heat exchange (Zero steady-state water consumption) |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral, ultra-low latency diverse entrance meet-me rooms |
| PUE Target | < 1.15 (Optimized for high-density computing arrays in Mediterranean climates) |
| Energy Mix | Grid-tied baseline power combined with long-term regional solar off-take tracking agreements |
Milestones
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| Announcement | June 2026 |
| Construction Start | Q2 2026 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Summer 2027 (10 MW) |
| Full Buildout | 2029 |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | €3 Billion+ Projected Total (Including €700M core infrastructure plus customer GPU/server deployments) |
| Funding | Private equity capital, institutional infrastructure financing, and structured technology investment facilities |