German telco Stadtwerke Ulm/Neu-Ulm GmbH (SWU) has launched a data center in the Ulm Science Park in Ulm, Germany.

The company said its data center offers space for 150 cabinets across 1,430 sqm (15,400 sq ft). It will also operate with a PUE value below 1.3, and has 1.6MW of backup diesel generation.

Further specifications have not been shared.

Construction of the facility first began in September 2023.

It has been built in a bid to offer digital infrastructure for companies, institutions, and public bodies in the region. It is located in proximity to the emerging “Campus for Artificial Intelligence” (KICU),

SWU said the facility will operate on 100 percent green energy from renewable sources generated in-house by hydroelectric power plants and an on-site photovoltaic system.

“The new data center not only opens up new markets for us, but also sends a strong signal for the region’s digital future. Ulm and Neu-Ulm, with their innovative strength and strong network in the Ulm Science Park, offer ideal conditions for growth and digitalization,” said Klaus Eder, managing director of SWU.

Henning Krone, managing director of SWU Telenet, added: “With this data center, we bring high-performance technology directly to companies’ doorsteps. Whether colocation, cloud services, or customized IT solutions – we offer customized solutions with regional support.”

SWU is a conglomerate of companies providing electricity, gas, water, heat, and telecommunications services in the cities of Ulm and Neu Ulm in Germany.

Its existing data center is located in Stuttgart and offers 617 sqm (6,652 sq ft) of data center space.