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Munich receives new AI data center: Tucherpark becomes a digital hotspot!
A new AI data center from Telekom and Nvidia is being built in Munich's Tucherpark, an investment of 1.2 billion dollars. Press conference on November 4th.
Munich receives new AI data center: Tucherpark becomes a digital hotspot!
The Tucherpark in Munich will soon become a center for artificial intelligence: A new data center, which is being planned by the Deutsche Telekom subsidiary T-Systems in collaboration with the US chip manufacturer Nvidia, is to be built here. This information was confirmed by Munich's IT consultant Laura Dornheim and promises an investment worth billions. Bloomberg reports that the exact location of the data center will be announced in November. This initiative comes as part of an exchange on digital sovereignty and aims to strengthen the independence of US technology companies, while the Bavarian state government is actively involved in the project.
Around 10,000 high-performance chips are expected, which are required for the training and application of AI. What is particularly interesting is that the new facility will replace Hypovereinsbank's old data center. The innovative cooling will be carried out using the water of the nearby Eisbach, with the waste heat being used to heat and cool the entire district. This sustainable approach is supported by the Munich municipal utilities, which are ready to guarantee the necessary electricity supply.
New data center as a source of inspiration
The start of operations of an industrial AI cloud is planned for 2026 and will be specifically tailored to the needs of German industry. Another big name that will benefit from the additional computing capacity is SAP, known for its software solutions. In addition, the redesign of Tucher Park, which also includes 600 new apartments, is being driven forward by the companies Commerz Real and Hines.
The financing of the project is estimated at the equivalent of 1.2 billion dollars. In comparison, the major “Stargate” project by OpenAI and Oracle is valued at around $500 billion. This development clearly shows how popular technologies in the field of artificial intelligence are and how important Munich is as a location for such future projects.
A press conference will be held on November 4th to announce further details about the promising project and possibly also reveal the exact location of the new data center. While discussions about building data centers in Europe continue, it remains to be seen how this initiative will impact the digital landscape in Germany.