Penta Infra to build 20,000sqm data centre in Copenhagen

European data centre company Penta Infra has acquired a site in Copenhagen, Denmark, with plans to build a data centre spanning over 20,000sqm.

The acquisition marks Penta Infra’s second data centre in Copenhagen, further strengthening its presence in the Danish capital.

Penta Infra, a portfolio company of Photon Capital, currently operates a network of 12 edge and core data centres in Germany, France, Denmark, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Bob Sprengers, CEO at Penta Infra, said: “We’re excited to announce our plans to construct a new cutting-edge data centre in the Metropolitan Region Copenhagen. Copenhagen’s strong global connectivity and remarkable advancements in renewable energy perfectly align with Penta Infra’s long-term strategy.

“Leveraging the city’s digital infrastructure and sustainability initiatives, we’re poised to meet the increasing demands of our global clientele for reliable, high-speed data solutions.”

Igor Josephus Jitta, partner at Photon Capital, said: “The development of our second data centre in Copenhagen celebrates another remarkable milestone achieved by our portfolio company, Penta Infra.

“The recent acquisition further solidifies Penta Infra’s position as a leading company in the data centre industry. We are actively pursuing further acquisitions across Europe to propel Penta Infra’s growth trajectory forward.”

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