Data Centers in Groningen
6 locations found
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Rekencentrum Rijksuniversiteit Groningen Groningen
1 Nettelbosje Groningen 9747 AJ NLD, Groningen
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QTS GRO1
16 Zernikelaan Groningen 9747 AA NLD, Groningen
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BytesNET Groningen
1 De Bunders Groningen NLD, Groningen
- NB
NorthC Datacenters Groningen
10 Liverpoolweg Groningen 9744 NLD, Groningen
- DG
Datacenter Groningen Zuidbroek
4 Beneluxweg Zuidbroek 9636 HV NLD, Zuidbroek
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QTS EEM1
2 Huibertgatweg Eemshaven 9979 XZ NLD, Eemshaven
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Groningen – Resilient Regional Redundancy and Subsea Access
Executive Summary
Groningen serves as the essential digital fallback for the Northern Netherlands, providing a secure alternative to the saturated Amsterdam hub. It is the premier choice for organizations requiring geographic diversity and low-latency paths to major subsea cable landings without the overhead of primary metro markets.
Groningen: At A Glance
| Factor | Rating / Data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Connectivity Grade | B | Reliable regional throughput with multiple subsea connections. |
| Direct Cloud On-Ramps | 0 – as of January 2026 | Amsterdam is the primary hub for direct cloud access. |
| Power Cost | €0.19–€0.25/kWh, as of January 2026 | Competitive rates with a 40% renewable energy mix. |
| Disaster Risk | Low (2.5), as of January 2026 | Sturdy profile with sophisticated national flood management. |
| Tax Incentives | No | Stable fiscal framework with no sector-specific incentives. |
| Sales Tax | 21% VAT, as of January 2026 | Standard Dutch value-added tax rate applies. |
Network & Connectivity Ecosystem
Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Carrier count: over 10. Roughly 10–15 providers maintain active points of presence, supporting resilient routing for enterprise workloads as of January 2026.
Direct Cloud On-Ramps: Over 0, enabling access to 0 cloud regions. Amsterdam remains the central gateway for direct cloud connectivity. Local facilities utilize high-speed private extensions to reach hyperscale nodes in the Amsterdam metro as of January 2026.
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): The GN-IX (Groningen Internet Exchange) handles regional traffic locally, keeping latency low and minimizing backhaul costs to national hubs as of January 2026.
Bare Metal: High-performance compute is readily available through providers like Leaseweb or Hivelocity as of January 2026.
Power Analysis
Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity is estimated at €0.19/kWh–€0.25/kWh, as of January 2026. This pricing supports predictable operational budgeting for medium-density deployments while benefiting from a 40% renewable energy mix.
Power Grid Reliability: The grid in Groningen is well-engineered with redundant feeds and multi-substation support. Reliability is high, particularly in areas near the Zernike Campus and industrial zones as of January 2026.
Market Access, Business & Tax Climate
Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are strategically positioned near the Zernike Campus and energy-focused industrial zones. This placement directly supports research institutions and the burgeoning sustainable energy sector as of January 2026.
Regional Market Reach: Groningen functions as the primary hub for the Northern Netherlands and acts as an efficient bridge for organizations expanding into the Lower Saxony region of Germany as of January 2026.
Tax Advantage For Data Centers: The Dutch tax system provides a consistent fiscal environment for managing large capital expenditures over time. This stability allows for long-term infrastructure planning without the threat of sudden regulatory changes.
Natural Disaster Risk
Executive Risk Summary: Low (2.5) Groningen maintains a very stable physical profile, with significant regional risks managed through world-class national engineering standards as of January 2026.
- Coastal Flood (10.0): This is a regional risk managed by the Dutch national sea defense system as of January 2026.
- River Flood (8.6): Local risks are mitigated through advanced water control and drainage infrastructure as of January 2026.
- Epidemic (3.1): Risks are in line with broader Western European averages as of January 2026.
- Earthquake (1.8): Minimal historical risk typically associated with localized industrial activities as of January 2026.
- Drought (0.5): Negligible risk for ongoing infrastructure operations as of January 2026.
