STT Frankfurt 1 Hyperscale Data Centre Campus (96 MW)
Status: Under Construction | Location: Business Park, Hanauer Landstraße, Frankfurt am Main
Project Overview
The STT Frankfurt 1 Hyperscale Data Center Campus represents ST Telemedia Global Data Centers' (STT GDC) high-profile strategic expansion into the European digital infrastructure arena. Strategically positioned on a massive 2.7-hectare land site along the prominent Hanauer Landstraße industrial technology corridor, this multi-building 96 MW development sits in the absolute center of Europe's primary financial and digital network hub. The campus is custom-engineered to deliver high-capacity scalable alternatives for international cloud operators and intensive artificial intelligence (AI) compute engines attempting to maneuver around the strict real estate and power constraints common to the main Frankfurt grid zone.
Architecturally, the master plan divides the 96 MW load evenly across two cutting-edge, multi-story data center assets. The structures are constructed utilizing low-carbon structural concrete and high-density interior framing setups engineered explicitly to support heavy modern server setups, such as high-thermal GPU racks. By implementing a highly standardized, prefabricated construction framework for internal MEP blocks, STT GDC drastically reduces structural assembly timelines while lowering the footprint’s embedded carbon value.
On the technical front, the campus features a highly advanced, sustainable infrastructure model designed to achieve an ultra-low design Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) target of 1.15. The facility will run on 100% renewable energy matching from its first day of active deployment. The internal mechanical setups utilize sophisticated closed-loop chilled water distribution frameworks that require zero water consumption for evaporative operations, eliminating regional water depletion concerns. Furthermore, the newer data halls are built liquid-cooling ready to accept direct-to-chip connections, allowing clients to run heavy high-performance workloads safely as the initial phase targets its official handover milestone in early 2027.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | STT Frankfurt 1 Hyperscale Data Centre Campus (96 MW) |
| Location | Business Park, Hanauer Landstraße, Frankfurt am Main |
| Status | Under Construction |
| Commissioning | Phase 1 targeted for completion by early 2027 |
| Total IT Load | 96 MW |
| Total Capacity | 96 MW |
| Tier Level | Tier III Standard |
| Project Type | Hyperscale Data Centre Campus |
City Profile
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| City Name | Frankfurt |
| Population | 7,80,000 |
| Urban Agglomeration | 5.8 million |
| City GDP | €160.8 billion |
| Per Capita Income | $101,000 USD |
| City Tier | Tier 1 |
| Key Strengths | Hosting DE-CIX, the worlds largest Internet Exchange Point; financial capital of the Eurozone; strict sustainability mandates driving innovation. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | ST Telemedia Global Data Centres |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Top-tier Global Cloud and Enterprise AI Clients |
| Construction Contractor | Leading European General EPC Contractor |
| MEP Engineering | STT GDC In-House Advanced Infrastructure Engineering Team |
| Network Connectivity | Direct low-latency dual-path connections to the DE-CIX Frankfurt internet routing engine |
| Power Infrastructure | Newly built, dedicated on-site substation drawing power from high-voltage municipal grid lines |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 96 MW Total Scalable Substation Capacity |
| UPS Redundancy | N+1 Block Redundant architecture backed by high-capacity, space-optimized Lithium-Ion modules |
| Cooling System | Closed-loop chilled water systems designed to integrate seamlessly with direct-to-chip liquid loops |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral, multiple diverse entry points, access to premium international fiber networks |
| PUE Target | 1.15 |
| Energy Mix | 100% renewable energy procurement matching targeted to achieve net-carbon neutrality benchmarks |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Strategic European Expansion Framework Framework updated mid-2025 |
| Construction Start | Demolition and initial civil site preparation works commenced late 2025; structural works active 2026 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Early 2027 |
| Full Buildout | Late 2028 |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | ~ $900 Million USD |
| Funding | Corporate capital reserves combined with targeted European green financing facilities |