• Investment of €20m in Siemens Energy’s transformers to deliver mission-critical power
  • Long lead-time equipment order underpins 2026 delivery timetable for SIN02
  • Continued partnership between Siemens Energy and Start Campus drives sustainability and power reliability in the data center industry at scale

Lisbon, August 22, 2024 – Start Campus, a company focused on designing, building and operating a new generation of sustainable data centers, today announced a landmark order for transformers from Siemens Energy to power its SIN02-06 buildings, a key milestone in delivering its 1.2 GW SINES DC campus, in Portugal.

This high-demand, long-lead-time equipment, representing over €20m of investment, will support the construction and fit-out of the second building of SINES DC (SIN02) and underpin its delivery timetable, due to be ready for service in 2026. SIN02 will provide its customers with access to up to 180 MW of IT capacity with reliability and redundancy at competitive power prices.

1.2 GW SINES DC Campus Master Plan

This order solidifies the partnership between Siemens Energy and Start Campus, which began with the deployment of market-leading power equipment for SIN01. It also underscores the shared commitment to driving innovation and ensuring the delivery of reliable, sustainable energy solutions in the data center industry.

Rob Dunn, Chief Executive Officer of Start Campus, said: “Placing this order with Siemens Energy highlights our unwavering commitment to meet the growing demands of our customers and deliver on our promises while setting new industry standards. We deeply value Siemens Energy’s support in powering SIN01 and are pleased to strengthen this successful partnership as we advance the campus. Driving the data center industry forward requires trusted, committed partners like Siemens Energy, and together, we’re making it happen.“

Mark Pilling, Vice President Grid Solutions for Europe and Africa at Siemens Energy, said: “Data centers power our digital world and as demand for data and electricity grows, stable access to electricity is crucial. Start Campus’ investment in sustainability is a vital step towards a greener, more connected future. Together with Start Campus, we are committed to advancing the development of critical digital infrastructure that meets the evolving needs of the data center industry and sets new benchmarks at large scale.”

In addition to this significant development for SIN02-06, SIN01 is set to be operational by Q4 2024 with an initial 14 MW of IT capacity. In direct response to the requirements of its customers and, through the use of liquid cooling technologies, its capacity is being expanded to 26 MW.

About Start Campus

Start Campus is developing the SINES DC project, a 1.2 GW data center campus in Portugal, creating one of Europe’s largest and most sustainable data ecosystems with market-leading global connectivity. SINES DC provides maximum optionality for customers with powered shell, turn-key and build-to-suit solutions. The company’s advanced offer is AI-ready and addresses the future needs of the industry by integrating liquid cooling technologies into its flexible and scalable design. With a total combined investment value of €8.5bn, the project is set to use 100% renewable energy and targets an industry-leading PUE of 1.1. Start Campus will be Net Zero by 2030. For more information, visit www.startcampus.pt.

About Siemens Energy

Siemens Energy is one of the world’s leading energy technology companies. The company works with its customers and partners on energy systems for the future, thus supporting the transition to a more sustainable world. With its portfolio of products, solutions and services, Siemens Energy covers almost the entire energy value chain – from power and heat generation and transmission to storage. The portfolio includes conventional and renewable energy technology, such as gas and steam turbines, hybrid power plants operated with hydrogen, and power generators and transformers.

Its wind power subsidiary Siemens Gamesa makes Siemens Energy a global market leader for renewable energies. An estimated one-sixth of the electricity generated worldwide is based on technologies from Siemens Energy. Siemens Energy employs around 98,000 people worldwide in more than 90 countries and generated revenue of €31 billion in fiscal year 2023. www.siemens-energy.com

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