The Norway data center market is expanding with 7 upcoming data centers in the pipeline and strong investor interest from global technology and infrastructure companies.

The country is expected to see around USD 9 billion in data center investments in the coming years, highlighting its growing importance in the global digital economy. The drivers for this preference could be the low-cost renewable hydropower, a naturally cool climate, and strong connectivity to Europe.

In this article, we present the top 7 hyperscale and AI-driven colocation data centers.

Top 7 Upcoming Data Centers in Norway

These hyperscale data center projects in Norway highlight strong investor confidence and rapid infrastructure expansion.

NO1 Data Center - Bulk Infrastructure

This project strengthens Norway's data center investments in large-scale renewable-powered infrastructure. To accommodate future demand growth, Bulk Data Centers is collaborating with regional and national grid companies to add 300 MW of power capacity in 2026. This will be scalable across 3 km² and up to 1 GW of power. N01 meets the need for high-density computing, colocation, and purpose-built facilities.

Bulk Secures a Loan for Development 

Bulk Infrastructure (Bulk) has closed a USD 482.31 million senior secured loan for the development of its N01 Data Center Campus in Southern Norway's Agder region, Vennesla municipality, outside Kristiansand, Norway.

The campus lies on a 300-hectare (3 km²) site next to the largest transformer station in Europe, with direct connections to multiple hydropower stations supplying 100% renewable energy.

Google Skien Data Center 

This development marks a major step in the expansion of data centers in Norway in 2026. The Skien data center will be developed in stages and will continue to expand through 2030.

This is Google’s first data center in Norway, with an investment of about USD 646 million to develop this new facility in Skien, about 50 miles southwest of Oslo.

The project is being built on a large 200-hectare site in the Gromstul area. Google’s data center operations in Norway are set to commence in 2026.

In the first phase, Google plans to secure 240 MW of power for the facility.

Stargate Norway - Microsoft, NScale, and Aker 

One of the most significant upcoming projects is Stargate Norway, developed by Aker, NScale, and OpenAI. With a focus on AI infrastructure and the capacity for large-scale GPU development, targeting 100,000 NVIDIA GPUs by 2026.

The energy source is 100% renewable hydropower. This project is expected to become one of Europe’s first large-scale AI “gigafactories”, supporting next-generation computing workloads.

Stargate is a flagship example of AI data centers that Norway is building to support next-generation computing. 

Microsoft, NScale, and Aker Deal 

Microsoft, NScale, and Aker have entered into a landmark deal to build this renewable, scalable next-generation AI infrastructure in Narvik valued at an estimated $6.2 billion.

The three companies have signed a five-year agreement that will begin to deliver services in stages, commencing in 2026. The project will deliver advanced AI infrastructure powered entirely by renewable energy, with secure grid capacity.

Stargate Norway is planning to deliver 230 MW of capacity, with intentions to expand by an additional 290 MW, positioning it among the most significant AI infrastructure investments in Europe. The facility will be located in Kvandal, just outside Narvik, a region with abundant hydropower. 

NScale and Aker have committed approximately USD 1 billion to the initial 20 MW phase of the project, including upwards of USD 250 million in equity on a 100% basis, with each partner contributing equally.

Tydal Data Center (TDC) – Bitdeer Technologies Group 

Bitdeer Technologies Group, through its subsidiary Tydal Data Center, has entered into an agreement with Data Center Installations (DCI), a specialized contractor in critical infrastructure.

Under this agreement, DCI will develop and convert the TDC facility into an artificial intelligence (AI) data center primarily for the co-location of the latest Nvidia Vera Rubin AI technology.

The project will deliver 180 MW of gross installed capacity with an anticipated completion date of December 2026. The TDC facility will be built primarily for co-location use, per the Nvidia reference design. 

Upon completion, the Tydal facility is expected to be Norway’s largest operational AI data center in Europe by installed capacity. It can also be noted that this facility will become one of the largest AI data centers under development in Norway.

DCI was selected as the construction partner for the TDC facility for its experience working on projects for numerous leading Norwegian data center operators.

OSL Hamar Data Center - Green Mountain 

This reflects increasing data center investments in Norway from global enterprises. A short drive from Hamar is the newest state-of-the-art data center site, OSL-Hamar. The potential campus footprint of up to 139,350 square meters can accommodate five buildings, each with a capacity of 30 MW. 

Investment by Green Mountain 

Green Mountain, the data center operator, has invested approximately USD 1 billion in the three data center buildings (OSL-Hamar) for a combined capacity of 90 MW. TikTok, a customer, secures a contract for three buildings, utilizing the entire 90 MW capacity. On top of that, they retain the option to expand their capacity to 150 MW.

Bitzero Data Center  

Bitzero is expanding its flagship site in Norway by more than 70 MW, with a total capacity target of 110 MW by 2026, powered entirely by hydroelectric energy. This reflects the growing demand for energy-efficient, large-scale compute infrastructure in the country.

Namsskogan Site 

The primary site in Norway, in Namsskogan, currently houses our self-mining operations. The 50,000 m² revenue-generating Norway facility is located in the low-cost NO4 region, where it benefits from cooler temperatures; proximity to network lines, including polar cables; and on-site security.

The site is powered by hydroelectric energy, underscoring our dedication to environmental sustainability and renewable energy. Growth capacity currently has 110 MW in phase 1, which is under construction, and phase 2 is expected to reach 325 MW.

Røyrvik Site 

The second site is in Røyrvik, Norway, and sits on an 8,000-square-meter industrial-zoned plot in the municipality of Røyrvik, powered by hydro energy. It is located near high-voltage infrastructure and benefits from close proximity to the existing site, which will help to facilitate synergistic operations. 5 MW is available now and is expected to reach 20 MW capacity.

Lefdal Mine Data Center 

LMD is an operating data center campus on the west coast of Norway, with 37 MW of operational capacity across its customer base and a further 43 MW of contracted capacity currently under construction.

Lefdal Mine Data Center Expansion 

The Lefdal Mine Datacenter, one of Europe’s largest underground facilities, is undergoing major expansion. The expansion potential is up to 200 MW, built inside a converted mine with seawater cooling and designed for high-density and AI workloads.

This project highlights Norway’s innovation in using natural infrastructure for sustainable data centers.

Investment in Lefdal 

3i Infrastructure has agreed to invest USD 350 million to acquire a stake in Lefdal Mine Datacenter, a high-quality Norwegian data center campus.

Conclusion 

In conclusion, Norway is positioning itself as a principal hub for next-generation data center infrastructure, driven by a pipeline of large-scale hyperscale and AI-focused projects. With upcoming facilities and investments expected to reach USD 9 billion, the country is attracting major global players seeking sustainable and scalable digital infrastructure. Projects such as NO1, Tydal, Stargate Norway, OSL Hamar, Lefdal Mine, Bitzero, and Google Skien highlight a clear shift toward high-capacity, AI-ready environments powered entirely by renewable energy.

Norway’s unique advantages, including abundant low-cost hydropower, a naturally cool climate, and robust connectivity to European markets, continue to establish its appeal. As demand for AI, cloud, and high-performance computing accelerates, the country is not only expanding capacity but also setting benchmarks in energy efficiency and innovative design.

Overall, Norway’s data center market is evolving beyond traditional colocation to become a strategic destination for future-ready, sustainable digital infrastructure in Europe. Finally, we can say that data centers in Norway in 2026 highlight the country’s role in shaping Europe's renewable energy data centers.

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