Vantage Data Centers Warsaw WAW1: 48MW CEE Hyperscale Hub
Status: Operational / Active Multi-Building Phase Expansion | Location: Zgrupowania AK "Kampinos" 42D, 01-949 Warsaw, Poland (12-acre campus)
Project Overview
Vantage Data Centers’ WAW1 is a flagship hyperscale data center campus located on a 12-acre (5-hectare) site in Warsaw, Poland, serving as the company’s primary digital gateway into the rapidly growing Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) market. Strategically positioned approximately 30 minutes from Warsaw Chopin Airport, the campus provides excellent regional connectivity while supporting the increasing demand for cloud computing, enterprise colocation, and artificial intelligence infrastructure. WAW1 consists of two modern four-story data center facilities delivering a combined 48 MW of critical IT capacity across approximately 390,000 square feet of space. The campus is engineered to support high-density computing environments with an average power density of around 300 watts per square foot, making it well suited for hyperscale cloud platforms, GPU-intensive AI workloads, and high-performance computing applications. Reliable electrical infrastructure is provided through dedicated on-site utility sub-transmission connections supplied by E.ON/Innogy, ensuring resilient and scalable power delivery. To maximize operational efficiency and sustainability, the campus incorporates hyper-efficient closed-loop air-cooled chiller systems and a zero-water cooling architecture, significantly reducing water consumption while maintaining optimal thermal performance for mission-critical workloads. By combining scalable power infrastructure, AI-ready design, sustainable cooling technologies, and strategic connectivity, Vantage’s WAW1 campus strengthens Warsaw’s position as an emerging digital infrastructure hub and a k
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Vantage Data Centers Warsaw WAW1: 48MW CEE Hyperscale Hub |
| Location | Zgrupowania AK "Kampinos" 42D, 01-949 Warsaw, Poland (12-acre campus) |
| Status | Operational / Active Multi-Building Phase Expansion |
| Commissioning | Building 1 (16 MW) Phase 1 Go-Live: June 2022 / Building 2 (32 MW) Full Buildout: 2025–2026 |
| Total IT Load | 48 MW Total Critical IT Load (16 MW Building 1 + 32 MW Building 2) |
| Total Capacity | ~60+ MW Total Gross Utility Substation Supply across 390,000 sq ft (36,000 m²) gross area |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent / Concurrent Maintainability (ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 50001 Certified) |
| Project Type | Greenfield Hyperscale, Cloud & Enterprise Data Center Campus |
City Profile
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| City Name | Warsaw |
| Population | ~1.86 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~3.3 million |
| City GDP | ~USD 120 billion |
| Per Capita Income | ~USD 38,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 1 – Central European Financial & Technology Hub |
| Key Strengths | Capital and largest city of Poland; major financial and business center; rapidly growing technology and startup ecosystem; expanding hyperscale and colocation data center market; highly skilled workforce; excellent road, rail, and air connectivity; strong cloud and digital infrastructure; strategic gateway to Central and Eastern Europe; member of the European Union single market. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Vantage Data Centers |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | DigitalBridge, Silver Lake, E.ON / Innogy Stoen Operator (Power Utility Provider) |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized European Data Center EPC & Mission-Critical Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Specialized High-Density Data Center & Mission-Critical Engineering Partners |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform featuring two Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs) per building, four diverse fiber points-of-entry (POEs), and direct interconnects to Warsaw Internet Exchange (WIX) and regional CEE carrier routes. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dedicated on-campus high-voltage substation supplied directly by Innogy, 480V electrical configuration, static 2N / N+1 UPS systems, and N+1 emergency standby generator sets. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 48 MW Critical IT Load (16 MW Building 1 + 32 MW Building 2)48 MW Critical IT Load (16 MW Building 1 + 32 MW Building 2) |
| UPS Redundancy | High-efficiency static N+1 UPS topology with 100% concurrent maintainability |
| Cooling System | Closed-loop chilled water system with air-side economizers, Computer Room Air Handling (CRAH) units in dual galleries, direct hot/cold aisle containment, and zero-water consumption architecture. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral access with multi-path fiber entry vaults, dark/lit fiber access, and direct cloud cross-connects. |
| PUE Target | < 1.25 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% renewable energy procurement options supporting Vantage's global net-zero carbon strategy, complemented by electric vehicle charging infrastructure. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | July 2021 |
| Construction Start | Q3 2021 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | June 2022 (Building 1 Initial Capacity Operational) |
| Full Buildout | 2025–2026 (Building 2 Full Buildout) |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $300,000,000 USD to $400,000,000 USD (Part of Vantage's multi-billion dollar EMEA growth capital allocation) |
| Funding | Vantage corporate equity (DigitalBridge / Silver Lake consortium) and institutional green debt facilities |