Status: Under Construction / Phased Development | Location: Wustermark (30 km west of Berlin), Germany
The VIRTUS Wustermark Megacampus is a landmark development representing the diversification of Germany's data center market beyond the saturated Frankfurt hub. Located approximately 30 kilometres from Berlin, this colossal project, developed by VIRTUS Data Centers (part of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres), is designed to deliver a massive 300 Megawatts (MW) of IT load capacity across nine state-of-the-art data center buildings, backed by an investment of approximately €3 billion.
The Wustermark campus addresses two critical challenges in Europe: the explosive demand for Hyperscale Cloud capacity and the increasing necessity for sustainable, green power. By situating the facility in the Brandenburg region, VIRTUS secures large land parcels and better access to power than is often available in central urban markets. The project has a firm commitment to operate on 100% renewable energy, drawing power from nearby wind farms and other contracted sources, which is a significant factor for hyperscale tenants (Amazon, Microsoft, Google) with strict net-zero goals.
Technically, the campus is engineered for maximum operational efficiency and is being built with an ultra-low PUE target of 1.2. Its design is inherently flexible and AI-ready, meaning that while it can handle traditional colocation needs, the infrastructure is capable of scaling up to support the extreme power and heat densities of modern AI workloads. This includes provisions for integrating advanced cooling solutions, such as Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) systems, to manage high-end GPU clusters.
Beyond power, the project will feature a centralised and resilient electrical plant and a massive physical footprint covering over 350,000 square meters. The Wustermark Megacampus will serve as a critical digital gateway for the growing technology and industrial sectors in Eastern Germany and Central Europe, providing the redundant, low-latency, and interconnected capacity necessary to drive regional digital transformation. Its development signals Berlin's emergence as a major, high-capacity secondary data centre market in the European landscape.
| Field | Value |
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| Project Name | VIRTUS Wustermark Megacampus |
| Location | Wustermark (30 km west of Berlin), Germany |
| Status | Under Construction / Phased Development |
| Commissioning | Expected 2026 (Phase 1) |
| Total IT Load | Not applicable (Initial phase) |
| Total Capacity | 300 Megawatts (MW) |
| Tier Level | Tier III+ to Tier IV |
| Project Type | Hyperscale Colocation Campus |
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| City Name | Wustermark |
| Population | ~9,000 (Wustermark) / ~6.2 Million (Berlin-Brandenburg Region) |
| Urban Agglomeration | approximately 11,211 |
| City GDP | not publicly available |
| Per Capita Income | €5,547 per year |
| City Tier | Tier III+ to Tier IV Wustermark is officially classified as a municipality |
| Key Strengths | Strategic land availability outside central Berlin, strong transport links, supportive regional government, growing demand for compute capacity in Eastern Germany. |
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| Developer / Operator | VIRTUS Data Centers |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) |
| Construction Contractor | Not disclosed publicly (Local and international partners) |
| MEP Engineering | Focus on achieving low PUE and utilizing high-efficiency modular systems |
| Network Connectivity | Direct, high-speed fiber routes into Berlin and the Frankfurt/Hamburg internet exchanges |
| Power Infrastructure | Secure, dedicated grid connection, exploring on-site generation and renewable PPAs |
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| Power Capacity | Up to 300 MW (Across 9 data center buildings) |
| UPS Redundancy | N, N+1, and N+N options available (Centralized N+1 online UPS plant) |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency cooling, with design flexibility for Liquid Cooling integration to support high-density AI racks. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral, designed for maximum connectivity and redundancy. |
| PUE Target | Targeting 1.2 or better |
| Energy Mix | 100% Renewable Energy commitment, sourced from nearby wind farms and PPAs. |
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| Announcement | 2023 (Initial Announcement) |
| Construction Start | Late 2024 / Early 2025 (Initial phase) |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Est. 2026 (Operational) |
| Full Buildout | Est. 2028-2030 |
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| Total Investment | Approx. €3 Billion (Total estimated cost for the campus) |
| Funding | STT GDC Capital, Debt Financing |
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