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Latvian President Visits Delska’s New Data Center

On February 3, 2026, the President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkevics, visited the state-of-the-art 10 megawatt (MW) data center located in Riga, developed by Delska. This facility is touted as one of the most sustainable data centers in the Baltic region and is tailored to support both artificial intelligence (AI) needs and high-performance computing (HPC).

The visit took place ahead of an official inauguration scheduled for April 8, and was marked by discussions around the center's capabilities and its role in enhancing the digital sovereignty of Europe. During the visit, President Rinkevics emphasized the importance of data centers in driving technological growth and ensuring the digital resilience of Latvia. The president remarked that it is crucial for the state to acknowledge both the challenges and opportunities that data service providers bring to strengthen Latvia's competitiveness in the global arena.

Andris Gailitis, the CEO of Delska, along with Rihards Kaletovs, the company’s CTO, showcased the impressive 7,100 square meter modular facility that has been designed with future growth in mind. Equipped with an impressive capacity of 250 kilowatts per rack, the center is poised for expansion to a potential 30 MW within the purchased land area.

Gailitis elaborated on the global trends shaping the data center industry, particularly the swift adoption of artificial intelligence and the rising demand for energy availability in existing European facilities. As companies face capacity limits, many are relocating their infrastructures to regions with better access to energy resources and room for expansion. In this regard, the Baltic states are increasingly seen as attractive locations for data center establishments.

With an investment surpassing 30 million euros, Delska’s new facility serves as a strong export potential and promises to attract international clients. Sustainability remains a core focus of the operation; the data center is entirely powered by renewable energy sourced from wind, solar, and hydropower facilities in Northern Europe. Additionally, backup generators utilize renewable diesel from Neste MY, ensuring a greener operation.

The efforts in energy efficiency are notable, as the center is designed to achieve an energy efficiency ratio of less than 1.3. Employing advanced features, such as hot aisle containment and free cooling solutions, the facility utilizes Weiss Technik Vindur® CoolW@ll systems along with Trane chillers. It is capable of meeting the cooling demands for high-density GPU workloads, supporting the trend towards increasingly powerful computing capabilities.

To-date, the center has attained Tier III design certification from the Uptime Institute and is expected to receive installation certification shortly. Delska demonstrates a commitment to sustainability through innovative practices such as redirecting electricity generated during maintenance to consumers to minimize waste. Furthermore, they are in discussions with Riga’s municipal heating company to repurpose excess heat for local residential buildings.

In summary, the visit by President Rinkevics not only highlights the strategic importance of Delska’s data center in Riga for Lithuania but also reflects a broader commitment to building a sustainable digital future for the region. The center exemplifies what the future of data handling and energy efficiency can look like, setting a precedent for both local and international technological advancements.

Delska, with over 26 years of expertise in IT and network infrastructure, stands as a leading data center operator in the Baltic region. The company is dedicated to providing cloud services, server rentals, colocation, networking, security, and management services, operating multiple facilities across Latvia and Lithuania.