Siemens of Madrid, Spain. Credit: Manuel Esteban, Shutterstock
Siemens is launching a state-of-the-art data center hub in Madrid, Spain. This brings the country to be an important player in Europe’s digital future.
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has confirmed plans to open a new data center technology hub in Madrid and is based in Aragon for support operations. The Centre will work with existing teams in the Netherlands, the US and India.
This is a strategic step to support the rapid growth of Spain’s digital infrastructure. According to a Siemens press release, the move reflects its commitment to “developing sustainable, resilient and efficient digital infrastructure” across the Iberian region.
Spain’s data center market is booming. Morgan Stanley predicts that the number of European data centers will increase five times over the next decade, with Spain being good at absorbing the pressure felt by the saturated hubs of Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris and Dublin (FLAP-D).
The main reasons for the increase in Spain’s appeal are as follows:
- Strategic Geographical Location
- Strong fiber connection
- Access to abundant renewable energy
Spain DC 2024 Data Center Sector Status Report Even the most conservative scenario estimates that the country could attract investments of up to 13 billion euros over the coming years.
“The hub’s inauguration highlights the importance of Siemens data center market globally, particularly in Iberia,” said Fernando Silva, CEO of Siemens Spain.
Ciaran Flanagan, head of Siemens’ global data center solutions, explained the need for innovation in this sector.
“The exponential growth of cloud and AI workloads presents important business opportunities, but it challenges. The launch of this hub in Madrid is a key milestone in this journey.”
Energy demand is also rising. International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that global data center energy consumption reached 415 TWH in 2024, more than doubled to 945 TWH by 2030.
Supporting Madrid and Green Deal’s work
Madrid Centre offers end-to-end support services including:
- Power and Automation Solutions
- Digital twins and thermal optimization
- Fire safety, microgrids, and physical security
- Lifecycle Management and Financial Services
Siemens says the hub will help customers reduce costs and improve sustainability by combining real-world and digital world technologies. The project is consistent with the EU green trading goals and is expected to generate skilled work and economic growth across the region.
Billions of investments have been invested in the table, increasing demand for AI and a strong commitment to green technology.
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