Colt Berlin Data Center Campus: Enterprise Colocation Germany Specs
Status: Operational / Phased Expansion | Location: Uhlandstraße 181, 10623 Berlin / Kitzingstraße 15-18, 12277 Berlin, Germany
Project Overview
The Colt Berlin Data Center campus is a high-density enterprise colocation and cloud interconnection facility serving the growing digital infrastructure requirements of the Berlin metropolitan area. Operated by Colt Data Centre Services, the campus provides more than 3,600 m² of technical whitespace and approximately 5.28 MVA of utility power capacity, enabling customers to deploy enterprise IT environments, cloud infrastructure, network services, and other mission-critical workloads. Designed to support demanding availability requirements, the facility is built to Tier III standards and incorporates resilient electrical infrastructure, including N+N uninterruptible power supply systems and N+1 generator redundancy. This configuration provides multiple layers of backup capacity and helps maintain continuous operations during planned maintenance or unexpected equipment failures. The facility also functions as a carrier-neutral connectivity hub, giving customers access to multiple telecommunications and network providers while supporting flexible interconnection strategies. Its direct connectivity to BCIX, the Berlin Commercial Internet Exchange, strengthens its role within the city’s digital ecosystem by enabling efficient network peering and low-latency access to regional traffic. In addition, connections to major global cloud gateways allow enterprises to integrate their colocation environments with leading cloud platforms and distributed digital services. The campus benefits from Berlin’s position as a major European technology, business, and connectivity market, providing access to a broad concentration of enterprises, technology companies, network operators, and cloud users. By combining resilient Tier III infrastructure, substantial technical capacity, carrier-neutral connectivity, and direct access to important internet and cloud exchange ecosystems, the Colt Berlin Data Center provides a scalable platform for enterprises and service providers seeking reliable colocation and cloud connectivity in the German capital.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Colt Berlin Data Center Campus: Enterprise Colocation Germany Specs |
| Location | Uhlandstraße 181, 10623 Berlin / Kitzingstraße 15-18, 12277 Berlin, Germany |
| Status | Operational / Phased Expansion |
| Commissioning | Active Operating Facility |
| Total IT Load | ~5.28 MVA Total Power Provision (~3.5 MW Critical IT Load Capacity) |
| Total Capacity | ~3,600 m² (~38,750 sq ft) technical whitespace |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent Concurrently Maintainable Infrastructure Standards |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Enterprise Colocation & Edge Interconnection Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Berlin |
| Population | ~3.7 million (city proper) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~6.2–6.3 million |
| City GDP | ~€180–€200 billion |
| Per Capita Income | ~€45,000–€55,000 |
| City Tier | Alpha Global City / Tier 1 World City |
| Key Strengths | Strong startup and tech ecosystem |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Colt Data Centre Services |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | BCIX (Berlin Commercial Internet Exchange), Regional Utility Grid Providers |
| Construction Contractor | Mission-Critical Engineering & Data Center General Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Colt Global Mission-Critical Engineering & Infrastructure Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral facility with dual path-diverse dark fiber entrance vaults, dedicated Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), direct access to the BCIX Internet Exchange, alternate carrier routing, and low-latency cloud-on-ramps (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). |
| Power Infrastructure | Redundant high-voltage commercial utility grid feeds, centralized N+N static uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems with separated cable routes, automatic transfer switchgear (ATS), 10-minute battery autonomy, and N+1 backup diesel generators with 72-hour on-site fuel capacity. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | ~5.28 MVA Utility Grid Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | Centralized N+N Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | Precision perimeter CRAH cooling units configured with N+1 mechanical redundancy, dry cooler and heat exchanger water cooling with DX mode, and climate control monitored in accordance with ASHRAE standards. |
| Connectivity | Sub-millisecond optical fiber links connecting Berlin directly to Frankfurt IX hubs, regional West German networks, and pan-European transport backbones. |
| PUE Target | ~1.30 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | Powered by 100% Certified Green Renewable Energy. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Operational Facility |
| Construction Start | Completed / Operational |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational |
| Full Buildout | Active Commercial Colocation & Network Hub |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | ~$25,000,000 – $40,000,000 USD (Estimated Capital Expenditure & Facility Modernization) |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure (Colt DCS / Fidelity Investments) |