Germany’s first YEXIO data center has entered operation – a milestone for sustainable digital infrastructure. The project, delivered by HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions and Palladio Partners, marks the launch of a nationwide network of 15 decentralized edge data centers. As a result, the Düsseldorf–Essen–Wuppertal region now has digital infrastructure at its disposal.
The new data center will serve as a central hub for forward-looking digital services. As the main user of the new site, Yorizon will provide sustainable cloud computing and green IT services. The target groups range from software and platform providers, to medium-sized and large companies, as well as the public sector.
Located on a site of around 9,000 square meters in the Heiligenhaus Innovation Park, the high-tech facility meets the highest security requirements. Alongside cost-efficient operations over the full lifecycle, sustainability is a key pillar. For example, HOCHTIEF built the facility using mass-timber construction, reducing the carbon footprint by 600 tons compared with conventional methods. A green façade promotes biodiversity. During operation, an innovative water-cooling system ensured high-energy efficiency. The waste heat generated is used directly to supply the municipal swimming pool in Heiligenhaus – an example of intelligent sector coupling.
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