Deutsche Telekom and Lidl owner Schwarz Group to build AI data center in Germany - report
Seeking funding from EU
Seeking funding from EU
Site plan includes 1.8GW substation and 200MW gas plant
New entrant claims to spend big bucks on first data center endeavor, but does not have $5bn
Set to offer colo, hosting, and managed services
Still awaiting formal approval by the Secretary of State
Project already encountering opposition
Would have occupied 1,440 acres of land
First two projects will be based in Texas and Ohio
Will fund a buildout across Israel
Contract lasts for three years from June 2026 onwards
Will target "computing power, technical expertise, and global partnerships"
DigitalBridge-backed companies conclude their deal
Details of investment somewhat vague
But data centers were already planned at the site
Construction to begin in 2026
The pair will collaborate on data center design and Foxconn will shift more manufacturing to the US
If approved, a 300MW data center could be built
Security and reporting requirements will be enforced
Details of partnership vague
Reportedly took materials relating to the company's 2nm process
Tens of thousands of chips may be approved
Data center would have occupied 40-acre parcel