Data4 Madrid MAD2 Data Center Campus: 80MW AI-Ready Hub
Status: Under Construction / Active Multi-Building Phase Buildout | Location: Polígono Industrial Sur, 28750 San Agustín del Guadalix, Madrid, Spain
Project Overview
Data4’s MAD2 Campus in San Agustín del Guadalix, Madrid, is a flagship 80 MW AI-ready digital infrastructure development designed to support the next generation of hyperscale computing, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing workloads in Spain. Located within the strategic Community of Madrid region, the campus spans approximately 6.7 hectares and is planned to include four purpose-built data center facilities with more than 16,000 m² of dedicated technical space. Engineered for advanced computing environments, MAD2 is designed to support extreme power density deployments exceeding 100 kW per rack, enabling intensive applications such as generative AI model training, machine learning, advanced analytics, and HPC workloads. The campus incorporates advanced Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) technologies to efficiently manage the thermal requirements of high-performance processors and next-generation GPU-based infrastructure. Powered by 100% renewable energy, MAD2 combines high-density computing capabilities with sustainable operational practices, helping customers reduce environmental impact while scaling digital workloads. Strategically positioned near Madrid’s growing technology ecosystem, the campus serves as a critical edge and hyperscale connectivity hub linking the Iberian Peninsula with major European FLAP-D markets and North African fiber routes. With its scalable design, renewable energy foundation, advanced cooling systems, and strategic connectivity advantages, Data4 MAD2 strengthens Madrid’s position as a key digital infrastructure destination and supports the rapidly expanding demand for AI-driven computing capacity across Europe.
Quick Facts
| Field | Value |
| Project Name | Data4 Madrid MAD2 Data Center Campus: 80MW AI-Ready Hub |
| Location | Polígono Industrial Sur, 28750 San Agustín del Guadalix, Madrid, Spain |
| Status | Under Construction / Active Multi-Building Phase Buildout |
| Commissioning | Groundbreaking: 2023 / Phased Go-Live Target: 2024–2027+ |
| Total IT Load | 50 MW to 80 MW Critical IT Power |
| Total Capacity | 80 MW Total Utility Capacity across 4 purpose-built data center facilities (spanning 16,000+ m² IT whitespace / 6.7-hectare plot) |
| Tier Level | Tier III Certified Architecture / ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 50001, PCI-DSS Certified |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Hyperscale, AI-Ready Liquid Cooled Campus & Cloud Interconnection Gateway |
City Profile
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| City Name | Madrid |
| Population | 3.3Million |
| Urban Agglomeration | 7 Million |
| City GDP | €135.362 billion in 2020 |
| Per Capita Income | €38,435 per inhabitant in 2022. |
| City Tier | Tier 1 |
| Key Strengths | Strategic Subsea Cable Hub (connecting to the Americas and Africa); Central Location in Iberian Peninsula; Government Support for Digitalization. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Data4 Infrastructure |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | i-DE Redes Eléctricas Inteligentes (Iberdrola Group Electrical Distribution) |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Iberian & European Mission-Critical Engineering & EPC Contractors (Capingelec) |
| MEP Engineering | Data4 Group In-House Technical Infrastructure & High-Density Thermal Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform featuring dual underground fiber entrance vaults; redundant Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs); direct integration into national fiber loops and subsea cable connections linking Barcelona, Madrid, and Lisbon. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual high-voltage grid incomers, distributed redundant 2N static uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, automated switchgear, and standby diesel generator backup arrays with on-site fuel reserves. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 80 MW Total Utility Capacity Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / N+1 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Configuration |
| Cooling System | Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) integration for high-density AI GPU racks (100+ kW/rack), closed-loop chilled water distribution, air-side economization, and zero/low water-consumption cooling technology. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral access with direct low-latency cloud express on-ramps and cross-connect options to major European internet exchanges. |
| PUE Target | < 1.25 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% Green Renewable Energy supply contractually matched via Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2022 / 2023 |
| Construction Start | 2023 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | 2024–2025 |
| Full Buildout | 2026–2028+ (Phased Multi-Building Rollout) |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated €300,000,000 EUR to €500,000,000 EUR |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure & Infrastructure Financing by Data4 Group / Brookfield Infrastructure Partners |