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Delska's New 10MW Data Center in Latvia Achieves Tier III Design Certification

Delska, a notable operator of data centers in Northern Europe, is set to launch its latest facility known as EU North Riga LV DC1. This ambitious project has recently garnered the prestigious Tier III Design Certification from the Uptime Institute, marking a significant step forward for the company ahead of its expected opening at the year's end. When operational, it is projected to become one of the most eco-friendly data centers in the Baltic region.

The Tier III Design certification reflects the facility's adherence to stringent standards concerning redundancy, safety, and reliable service. Delska's CEO, Andris Gailitis, emphasized the importance of this certification by noting that maintaining 99.982% uptime is critical, especially in a digital landscape where any downtime could result in substantial financial loss. This will ensure that Delska's infrastructure remains operational, even during scheduled maintenance activities.

Addressing the ongoing power shortages in major European cities, the data center will have an impressive capacity of 10 MW, capable of delivering up to 250 kW per rack. This powerful setup is tailored for next-generation workloads, including artificial intelligence (AI) applications and high-performance computing (HPC). The facility boasts a modular construction of 6,000 m², designed to be fully scalable, with potential expansion opportunities that will allow the campus capacity to increase to 30 MW.

Sustainability is a key component of Delska's design philosophy. The new data center will operate entirely on renewable wind energy, while its backup generators will rely on Neste MY renewable diesel. The facility aims for a remarkable Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of just 1.3 by employing state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced free-cooling systems, hot-aisle containment strategies, the sophisticated Weiss Technik wall cooling system, and Trane Turbocor-based chillers. This infrastructure supports both standard air cooling and high-density direct-to-chip cooling strategies. Furthermore, Delska aspires to obtain the LEED green building certification, a distinction currently held by fewer than 15 structures in Latvia.

Upon completion, the EU North Riga LV DC1 facility will undergo a rigorous Tier III Facility certification process to ensure its operating methods align with the exceptionally high standards established in the design phase. This will mark Delska's third Tier III-certified data center and the sixth in its portfolio, which also includes two Tier III Facility-certified locations in Lithuania. The company has plans for additional data centers in Lithuania and other Baltic areas, thereby enhancing its network across the region.

About Delska

For over 26 years, Delska has built a reputation as one of the largest data center operators in the Baltic region. With its facilities in Riga and Vilnius, the company holds a total capacity of 19 MW and is fully committed to operating environmentally responsible, Tier III and PCI-DSS certified facilities. Delska has established points of presence in several leading European cities such as Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Stockholm, catering to a comprehensive array of services that include cloud solutions, server rentals, network infrastructure, security, and managed services.

After its acquisition by Quaero European Infrastructure Fund II in 2020, Delska has successfully expanded its infrastructure while enhancing energy efficiency measures. The recent merger in 2024 of DEAC (Latvia) and DLC (Lithuania) under the Delska brand, along with the inclusion of RackRay (Lithuania) within its network, demonstrates the company's commitment to growth and sustainability in the data center market.