Virtus Data Centres, a key player in the ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Group, has announced plans for a cutting-edge data center campus in Buckinghamshire, UK. The Saunderton campus, strategically located near the data center hub of Slough, aims to meet the escalating demands of Artificial Intelligence (AI) while emphasizing a strong commitment to sustainability.
AI-Driven Infrastructure for the Future: Virtus envisions the Saunderton campus as a pivotal response to the rapidly evolving needs of AI. The design includes four data centers with a collective IT capacity of 75 MW. With planning approval secured, construction is set to commence in Q4 2024, targeting operational readiness by Q2 2026. The facility is set to play a crucial role in delivering AI-ready, mega-scale data infrastructure.
Commitment to the UK and European Expansion: This announcement reinforces Virtus’s commitment to the UK market and aligns with its broader European expansion plans. Virtus recently expanded into Berlin with two campus locations – Marienpark and Wustermark – to meet the diverse requirements of customers across the region.
Sustainability at the Core: Virtus places sustainability at the forefront of its Saunderton campus. The facility will operate on 100 percent renewable energy, adhering to a zero-waste-to-landfill principle during its lifecycle. Virtus is dedicated to achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold accreditation, showcasing its commitment to environmental responsibility.
Environmental Innovation: The campus’s sustainable features include rainwater harvesting, exploration of waste heat utilization for adjacent farming, and an annual carbon offset payment to the local authority for ten years. Virtus aims to contribute to local environmental improvement projects while fostering a sustainable and eco-friendly operational model.
Virtus’s Saunderton campus stands as a testament to its dedication to providing advanced and sustainable data center facilities, aligning with its broader goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
