Data Centers in Tirana
5 locations found
- PS
Pronet sh.p.k. Kashar
Rruga Tom Plezha Kashar ALB, Kashar
- AS
ALBtelecom Sh.a. Tiranë
Autostrada Tirane-Durres, Km 7 Mezez 1001 ALB, Mezez
- QN
Qendra Nderuniversitare e Sherbimeve dhe Rrjeti Telematik ANIX
Rruga e Durrësit Tirana ALB, Tirana
- QN
Qendra Nderuniversitare e Sherbimeve dhe Rrjeti Telematik RASH DC Tirana
41.332419 19.806828 Tirana 1001 ALB, Tirana
- AT
Albanian Telecommunications Union SH. P.K. Tirana DataCom
Rruga Industriale Katund i Ri ALB, Katund i Ri
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Tirana – Strategic Gateway to Balkan Digital Markets
Tirana is the primary digital gateway for organizations targeting high-growth markets in Southeast Europe. Its nearly 100% renewable power grid makes it a top choice for sustainable regional workloads requiring proximity to the Balkan corridor. Positioning infrastructure here secures a foothold in a maturing market with direct reach into neighboring Kosovo and North Macedonia.
Tirana: At A Glance
| Factor | Rating / Data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Connectivity Grade | B | Solid regional performance across the Balkan peninsula. |
| Direct Cloud On-Ramps | 0 – as of September 2025 | Nearest physical on-ramps are located in Sofia or Milan. |
| Power Cost | €0.12/kWh – as of September 2025 | Hydro-based renewable mix supports aggressive sustainability goals. |
| Disaster Risk | Low (2.9/10) – as of September 2025 | High seismic activity is the primary natural concern. |
| Tax Incentives | No | Standard corporate tax structures apply without specific industry relief. |
| Sales Tax | 20% VAT – as of September 2025 | Standard national rate applies to all digital services. |
Network & Connectivity Ecosystem
Tirana functions as the central telecommunications hub for Albania, managing the majority of traffic between Western Europe and the Balkan peninsula.
Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Carrier count: over 5. The market is maturing, with ~5–10 local and regional providers offering competitive fiber routes to neighboring capital cities as of September 2025. While the provider count is lower than Western European hubs, the focus is on direct, low-latency paths into the surrounding region.
Direct Cloud On-Ramps: 0, enabling access to 0 cloud regions as of September 2025. There are currently no direct physical on-ramps for AWS, Google Cloud (GCP), or Microsoft Azure in the city. Enterprises manage access via private network extensions to major hubs in Sofia or Milan.
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): The Albanian Neutral Internet eXchange (ANIX) is the central peering point, keeping local traffic within the country and reducing latency for regional users as of September 2025.
Bare Metal: High-performance hardware is available through regional providers and global entities such as Latitude.sh, supporting latency-sensitive applications without the need for managed colocation as of September 2025.
Power Analysis
Energy sustainability is the defining feature of the Tirana market, driven by extensive hydroelectric resources.
Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity is approximately €0.12/kWh, as of September 2025. This competitive rate is backed by a power mix that is roughly 98% renewable, primarily from hydro-generation. This high renewable percentage assists firms in meeting strict environmental requirements without a price premium.
Power Grid Reliability: The distribution network in the Tirana metropolitan area is well-engineered with multi-substation support for major industrial corridors as of September 2025. Recent infrastructure investments have improved the stability of the local grid for mission-critical facilities.
Market Access, Business & Tax Climate
Tirana is the economic heart of Albania, concentrating the majority of the nation technical and financial services.
Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are positioned near major industrial zones and the primary business district. This provides low-latency access to the country banking, government, and telecommunications sectors as of September 2025.
Regional Market Reach: A presence in Tirana allows companies to serve the local population and reach neighboring markets in Kosovo and North Macedonia with minimal delay as of September 2025.
Tax Advantage For Data Centers: Albania does not currently offer financial incentives or tax breaks for data center infrastructure. Operators manage standard corporate tax structures without industry-specific relief as of September 2025.
Natural Disaster Risk
Tirana is classified with an overall Low (2.9/10) risk profile as of September 2025. While the aggregate score is low, specific hazards require attention during facility selection.
- Earthquake (8.3): High seismic activity is the primary natural concern for the region, requiring modern structural engineering as of September 2025.
- River Flood (4.6): Moderate risk exists near local waterways, which operators mitigate through specific site elevation as of September 2025.
- Coastal Flood (7.4): This is a high national risk for Albania; however, it remains an indirect threat for Tirana given its inland location as of September 2025.
- Tsunami (6.8): National coastal risk is high, though it does not directly impact the capital inland infrastructure as of September 2025.
Other hazards, such as tropical cyclones, are considered minor or not applicable to this geography.
