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SWI Compute Steps Out of Stealth to Establish NVIDIA AI Factories in Europe

In a groundbreaking announcement, SWI Compute has emerged from stealth mode, revealing its ambitious plans to construct and operate NVIDIA AI factories across Europe. This new entity is part of SWI Group, which has dedicated a remarkable six years to securing the necessary energy resources needed to fuel these operations. With a power capacity of 3.6 gigawatts, SWI Compute is set to become a prominent player in the global AI infrastructure landscape.

The company has already made significant strides, having joined NVIDIA's Preferred Cloud Partner program in August. It has placed orders for NVIDIA systems valued at approximately $1 billion, signaling a strong demand for advanced computing capabilities. The deployment of NVIDIA's innovative technologies will be pivotal in supporting a new generation of AI operations.

Targeting the European Market

SWI Compute's operations will initially focus on Europe, where their first large-scale AI factory is set to be established in the United Kingdom. This facility will begin with an operational capacity of 30 megawatts, housing nearly 7,000 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs and 3,500 Vera CPUs organized in NVIDIA's NVL72 racks. The planned launch for this facility is slated for late 2027. The long-term vision includes expanding this site to reach a staggering 530 megawatts, which is a critical first step towards achieving a total capacity of 2.3 gigawatts by 2029.

Halil Mirakhmedov, CEO of SWI Compute, commented, "Access to energy has been the primary bottleneck for AI infrastructure in Europe. After six years of building connections to the power grid, SWI Group is channeling these energy resources toward NVIDIA AI factories through SWI Compute. Our team has managed to secure orders for advanced hardware almost immediately upon joining the NVIDIA program, resulting in contracts with our initial clients due to the overwhelming market demand."

Meeting the Needs of AI Development

As Europe boasts a wealth of researchers, founders, and companies engaged in cutting-edge AI development, the demand for direct access to computing power has never been greater. Many local initiatives have had to rely on capacity outside of Europe, primarily serving large hyper-scalers and cutting-edge labs that can afford long-term contracts. In contrast, emerging AI-native companies and research labs with ambitious goals often find it challenging to secure the necessary resources.

Recognizing this gap, SWI Compute aims to provide dedicated access to NVIDIA’s AI factories for these urgent enterprises. Their facilities, located within proximity of users and data under European jurisdiction, will empower the next generation of AI to train, tune, and deploy solutions right where they are conceived. Their first client, a U.S.-based AI inference platform, has already secured capacity, demonstrating the immediate need for localized compute resources.

Building the Future of AI Infrastructure

SWI Group's investments in land, energy infrastructure, and physical facilities began in 2020, focusing primarily on establishing a strong footprint across Europe and the U.S. Currently, the company boasts 3.6 GW of energy assets distributed among five centers — located in Ireland, UK, Denmark, Spain, and Italy. The group has leveraged its existing energy contracts to enable facility constructions that will conform to NVIDIA's reference architectures.

The strategic planning and rollout of the NVIDIA DSX AI Factory platform will ensure that future factories are designed to maximize efficiency while also maintaining sustainability. This holistic approach allows developers to configure the computing, networking, power, and cooling systems as a unified whole. The use of NVIDIA’s advanced technologies will enable the operation of workloads at all stages of AI development, from pre-training to inference, simulations, data processing, and scientific computing.

Conclusion: The Path Ahead for SWI Compute

As Nico Caprez, Vice President of Infrastructure Growth at NVIDIA, stated, "AI factories are essential infrastructure that transforms regional energy into intelligence and economic opportunities. SWI Compute is harnessing Europe’s energy to support a thriving ecosystem of AI-native companies, labs, universities, and other organizations." Their commitment to establishing AI factories with NVIDIA’s reference designs sets a robust foundation for sustained growth and vitality in the AI sector.

SWI Compute’s inaugural factory is just the beginning—its strategic expansion plans for AI campuses across Europe will kick off in late 2027, featuring a significant deployment of thousands of GPU units. With energy infrastructure already in place, SWI Compute is uniquely positioned to scale its operations and maximize the potential of AI-led innovations across Europe.