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Data Center in Frankfurt
Photo (from left): Frankfurt's Head of Economic Affairs Stephanie Wüst (center) together with Mainova CEO Peter Arnold, Mainova WebHouse Managing Director Oliver Schiebel, Mainova CEO Dr. Constantin H. Alsheimer and Mainova WebHouse Managing Director Ewald Winter perform the symbolic ground-breaking ceremony for the new Mainova WebHouse data center campus in Gwinnerstraße.
Mainova WebHouse GmbH & Co. KG is building an innovative data center campus in Frankfurt's Seckbach district with around 10,500 square meters of space and a total IT load of around 30 megawatts. The symbolic ground-breaking ceremony took place today (14.10.) on the site between Gwinnerstrasse and Mergenthaler Strasse.
Frankfurt's Head of Economic Affairs Stephanie Wüst emphasized: „Data centers are a central element of digital infrastructures and are one of the basic prerequisites for the economic development of the location. The construction of the new Mainova data center in Gwinnerstrasse is a forward-looking step for Frankfurt. With its investment, Mainova is also making an exemplary contribution to regional value creation.“
Mainova CEO Dr. Constantin H. Alsheimer said: „Mainova is intensively driving forward the energy transition and decarbonization. In line with our sustainability strategy, we are developing one of the most efficient and sustainable data centers in Frankfurt. The buildings have an optimal use of space for high computing power per square meter as well as an ecological design. In addition, the waste heat from the data center will be used as heating energy. With this innovative flagship project, we are tapping into a new business model in a dynamic growth market and supporting the city of Frankfurt and our customers in achieving their climate protection goals.“
Oliver Schiebel, Managing Director of Mainova WebHouse, added: „The Mainova WebHouse data center campus is supplied with one hundred percent green electricity. Our own photovoltaic systems for generating solar energy on site also contribute to this. The greening of the façade and outdoor area contributes to insulation and cooling in addition to a sophisticated look. There are also plans to heat buildings in the neighborhood with waste heat in addition to the company's own office space.“
The plants are watered using LoRaWAN to conserve resources. In addition, a green strip between the buildings will be preserved and maintained for insects, birds and bats. Mobility options such as electric charging stations and car and bike sharing for employees will also be provided.
The Mainova Data Center Campus is expected to be ready for occupancy from January 2024.
Total IT load: around 30 megawatts