Norway Leverages Cold Climate to Enhance Data Center Efficiency and Cut Costs
Norway's data center market, valued at USD 1.55 billion in 2024, is projected to reach USD 2.79 billion by 2030, growing at a 10.29% CAGR. Key operators like Green Mountain innovate with liquid cooling, heat recovery, and renewable energy. Global leaders like Microsoft and AWS fuel investment, aiding sustainability and operational efficiency. Explore more about Norway's thriving data center landscape.
Norwegian Data Center Market
Dublin, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Norway Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2025-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.Norway's Data Center Market was valued at USD 1.55 billion in 2024, and is projected to reach USD 2.79 billion by 2030, rising at a CAGR of 10.29%.
The Norwegian data center market has the presence of several global support infrastructure providers that will increase its competitiveness in the market. Some of the support infrastructure vendors present in the Norway data center market include ABB, Caterpillar, Cummins, Delta Electronics, Eaton, Legrand, Piller Power Systems, Rittal, Rolls-Royce, Schneider Electric, STULZ, Vertiv, and others.
Some of the key colocation data center investors in the Norway data center market include Green Mountain, STACK Infrastructure, Bulk Infrastructure, AQ Compute, Orange Business, Lefdal Mine Data Centers, Telia, and others.
Norway's data center market has several local and global construction contractors operating in the market including AECOM, Arup, Coromatic AB, COWI, Designer Group, Elecnor Group, HDR Architecture, Keysource, Mercury, Mecwide, RED Engineering Design, Rider Levett Bucknall RLB, Skanska, Sweco, Turner & Townsend, YIT and others that have been offering their construction, engineering and installation services in the data center market in the country.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Operators in the Norway data center market, such as Green Mountain and Bulk Infrastructure Group AS, are adopting advanced liquid cooling technologies for efficient thermal management; furthermore, they are implementing heat recovery systems to channel the excess heat generated in their facilities to nearby locations to enhance sustainability efforts across the country.
Sustainability in the Norway data center market is supported by growing investments in renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies, with operators increasingly adopting Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The data center companies are focusing on innovative construction techniques to reduce their carbon impact by replacing materials, including steel and concrete, with timber wood; furthermore, operators are also installing solar roofs in their facilities.
The government is regulating data centers under electronic communication laws to enhance digital security and protect national interests. This approach also encourages leveraging Norway's renewable energy resources to drive sustainable growth within the industry.
Global cloud operators, such as Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud, are driving significant data center investments in Norway due to the growing demand for cloud services. Colocation providers, such as STACK Infrastructure, Lefdal Mine Datacenter, and Bulk Infrastructure Group AS, are actively expanding their operations to address the increasing demand for reliable data center infrastructure across the country. In 2024, the Norway data center market witnessed new entrants such as Keysource and Namsos DataSenter, and Google.
Norway's focus on utilizing waste heat to enhance efficiency and environmental responsibility aligns with the global sustainability trends, attracting the attention of eco-conscious investors and businesses.
Norway's naturally cold climate enables efficient free cooling for data centers, significantly reducing the need for mechanical cooling systems and lowering operational costs and energy consumption.
REPORT SCOPE
Market size available in the investment area, power capacity, and the Norway colocation market revenue.
An assessment of the data center investment in Norway by colocation, hyperscale, and enterprise operators.
Data center investments in the area (square feet) and power capacity (MW) across cities in the country.
A detailed study of the existing Norway data center market landscape, an in-depth market analysis, and insightful predictions about the Norway data center market size during the forecast period.
Snapshot of existing and upcoming third-party data center facilities in Norway
Facilities Covered (Existing): 33
Facilities Identified (Upcoming): 09
Coverage: 9+ Cities
Existing vs. Upcoming (Data Center Area)
Existing vs. Upcoming (IT Load Capacity)
Data center colocation market in Norway
Colocation Market Revenue & Forecast (2021-2030)
Retail vs Wholesale Colocation Market Revenue & Forecast (2021-2030)
Retail & Wholesale Colocation Pricing
The Norway data center landscape market investments are classified into IT, power, cooling, and general construction services with sizing and forecast.
A comprehensive analysis of the latest trends, growth rate, potential opportunities, growth restraints, and prospects for the market.
Business overview and product offerings of prominent IT infrastructure providers, construction contractors, support infrastructure providers, and investors operating in the market.
A transparent research methodology and the analysis of the demand and supply aspects of the market.
EXISTING VS. UPCOMING DATA CENTERS
Existing Facilities in the Region (Area and Power Capacity)
Oslo
Other Cities
List of Upcoming Facilities in the Region (Area and Power Capacity)
Oslo
Other Cities
IT Infrastructure Providers
Arista Networks
Cisco Systems
Dell Technologies
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hitachi Vantara
Huawei Technologies
IBM
Juniper Networks
Lenovo
NetApp
NetNordic Group AS
Oracle
Pure Storage
Super Micro Computer
Data Center Construction Contractors & Sub-Contractors
AECOM
Arup
Coromatic AB
COWI
CTS Group
Designer Group
Elecnor Group
HDR Architecture
Keysource
Kirby Group Engineering
Marsh
Mecwide
Mercury
Olaris AS
Ramboll
RED Engineering Design
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB)
Skanska
Sweco
Turner & Townsend
YIT
Support Infrastructure Providers
ABB
Alfa Laval
Austin Hughes Electronics
Carrier
Caterpillar
Comsys
Condair Group
Cummins
DEIF
Delta Electronics
Eaton
FlaktGroup
GE Vernova
HITEC Power Protection
Johnson Controls
Rehlko
Legrand
Mitsubishi Electric
Perkins Engine
Piller Power Systems
Rittal
Rolls-Royce
Schneider Electric
Siemens
Socomec Group
STULZ
Swegon
Trane Technologies
Vertiv
Data Center Investors
AQ Compute
Orange Business
Bulk Infrastructure
Green Mountain
Lefdal Mine Data Centers
STACK Infrastructure
STORESPEED
Telia
New Entrants
Keysource & Namsos DataSenter
Google
Key Attributes:
Report Attribute
Details
No. of Pages
123
Forecast Period
2024 - 2030
Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2024
$1.55 Billion
Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030
$2.79 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate
10.2%
Regions Covered
Norway
The report includes the investment in the following areas:
IT Infrastructure
Servers
Storage Systems
Network Infrastructure
Electrical Infrastructure
UPS Systems
Generators
Transfer Switches & Switchgears
PDUs
Other Electrical Infrastructure
Mechanical Infrastructure
Cooling Systems
Rack Cabinets
Other Mechanical Infrastructure
Cooling Systems
CRAC & CRAH Units
Chiller Units
Cooling Towers, Condensers & Dry Coolers
Other Cooling Units
General Construction
Core & Shell Development
Installation & Commissioning Services
Engineering & Building Design
Fire Detection & Suppression Systems
Physical Security
Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
Tier Standard
Tier I & Tier II
Tier III
Tier IV
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