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Parliament extends scrutiny of EU data centre ratings
The European Parliament has requested more time to examine the Commission’s proposed common data centre rating scheme. The extension is procedural, with no regulation rejected or brought into force.
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North Holland proposes Uithoorn data centre map correction
North Holland has proposed amending provincial planning map boundaries at De Kwakel to recognise an earlier permitted data centre. The change is under consultation and has not been finalised.
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Westland publishes amended rules restricting new data centres
Westland municipality has published an amended planning instrument covering data centres, starting a formal appeal period. The council adopted the changes in September; publication occurred on 8 October.
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Rho discloses 650MW of data centre requests
Rho’s mayor has called for regional coordination after disclosing six data centre transmission connection requests totalling 650MW. The requests do not represent approved connections or operating load.
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Politecnico projects higher Italian data centre power
New Politecnico di Milano research outlines potential growth in Italy’s data centre capacity to 2030, while distinguishing installed IT power from the far larger volume of requested grid connections.
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Danfoss opens Polish thermal infrastructure manufacturing plant
Danfoss has opened a 22,500 sq m plant in Tuchom, Poland, bringing manufacturing and testing of thermal interface equipment together with a data centre competence centre.
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Swedish AI infrastructure firm signs Nasdaq merger
Green AI Cloud and Pioneer Acquisition I have signed a business combination agreement valuing the Stockholm-based company at $300m before the transaction. Completion and any Nasdaq listing remain conditional.
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NYAB secures early works at Finnish campus
NYAB Finland has signed an early works agreement for AMP Tank’s proposed 200MW Utajärvi data centre campus. The disclosed contract covers preparation, not construction of the full four-hall development.
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Ofgem proposes wider self-build rights for grid connections
Ofgem proposes letting customers self-build dedicated transmission connections before transferring assets to a Transmission Owner. The consultation could change procurement for large data centres, but does not create grid capacity or guarantee faster connections.
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NTT DATA opens Munich AI testing facility
NTT DATA has opened a client AI testing environment within its operational Munich 2 data centre, combining NVIDIA and Dell infrastructure with security and managed services. No new facility capacity or independent performance results were announced.