Data Centers in Alkmaar

Alkmaar – Resilient Dutch Edge Connectivity

Alkmaar serves as a strategic edge location within the Netherlands, offering resilient infrastructure outside the primary Amsterdam-Haarlem data center corridor. It is an ideal market for organizations requiring low-latency connectivity to Northern Holland and disaster recovery sites that are geographically separate yet well-connected to the national fiber backbone. This market ensures operational continuity and efficient service delivery for regional enterprises.

Alkmaar: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: As a secondary market, Alkmaar provides access to a focused group of national and regional carriers. The two data centers in the area, as of September 2025, offer carrier-neutral interconnection, enabling resilient network design.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: There are no direct public cloud on-ramps within Alkmaar as of September 2025. Businesses connect to all major cloud providers, including AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, via high-speed fiber links to the primary interconnection hub in Amsterdam.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): Peering is primarily handled through private connections to carriers or by connecting to major exchanges in Amsterdam, such as AMS-IX. This provides efficient and low-latency routes to European and global networks.

Bare Metal: Bare metal server options are available in the region, typically provisioned from providers located in the broader Amsterdam metropolitan area. Services from vendors like Hivelocity and Leasebew can be readily deployed to serve workloads from Alkmaar.

Power Analysis

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity rates in the Alkmaar region are estimated to be between €0.14 and €0.19 per kWh, as of September 2025. These stable energy prices help in creating predictable operational cost models for digital infrastructure. The national grid mix consists of approximately 40% renewables, 56% fossil fuels, and 4% nuclear energy.

Power Grid Reliability: The Dutch power grid is known for its high reliability and stability. Data centers in the Alkmaar area benefit from this well-engineered infrastructure, which often includes connections to multiple substations to support uptime guarantees.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Alkmaar's data centers serve the North Holland province, providing low-latency connections for local government, agriculture technology, and regional enterprise customers. Its location outside the congested Amsterdam area is a key advantage.

Regional Market Reach: The market effectively serves as a disaster recovery or secondary site for deployments centered in Amsterdam. It offers a solid platform for reaching the northern half of the Netherlands and can act as an edge point for content delivery networks.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: The Netherlands does not offer specific tax incentives for data center development or operation. The fiscal environment is stable, but operators should plan for the standard 21% Value Added Tax (VAT) on equipment and services.

Natural Disaster Risk

Alkmaar has a low overall risk profile for natural disasters, with an INFORM Risk score of 2.5 out of 10, as of September 2025. The primary environmental hazards are managed through extensive national infrastructure and planning.

Key risks include:

• River Flood: The most significant natural hazard for the region, reflecting the Netherlands' low-lying geography.
• Earthquake: A very low but present risk.
• Drought: A minor risk with limited historical impact on infrastructure.