Data Centers in Norway

Norway – Sustainable Power for Digital Infrastructure

Norway offers a unique combination of abundant, low-cost renewable energy and a stable, well-connected digital ecosystem. For businesses prioritizing sustainability, predictable operational expenses, and low-latency access to Nordic and Northern European markets, Norway is a premier data center location. Its inherently low-risk environment ensures maximum uptime and operational security.

Norway: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Norway's network infrastructure is modern, resilient, and highly integrated with the rest of Europe. With 41 data centers and a growing number of international subsea cables, the country provides reliable, low-latency connectivity.

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Over 15 network carriers operate within Norway, as of September 2025, providing a healthy mix of local and international options in carrier-neutral facilities.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: Norway has 3 direct cloud on-ramps, enabling high-performance, private connections to 16 cloud regions. Available providers include AWS and Microsoft Azure, allowing businesses to build secure hybrid cloud architectures.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): The primary exchange is the Norwegian Internet Exchange (NIX), which has nodes in Oslo and other major cities. NIX facilitates efficient traffic exchange between networks, reducing latency and transit costs for local users.

Bare Metal: Bare metal server options are readily available from multiple providers. Global suppliers like Hivelocity and phoenixNAP offer dedicated server solutions for workloads requiring maximum performance and control.

Power Analysis

Norway's power grid is a key strategic advantage for data center operators, defined by its sustainability, low cost, and extreme reliability.

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity is estimated between NOK 0.70–0.90/kWh, as of September 2025. Sourced from a grid that is approximately 96% renewable (mostly hydropower), these low and stable energy prices create significant operational savings.

Power Grid Reliability: The national power grid is exceptionally reliable and well-engineered. Major data center clusters are supported by redundant power feeds from multiple substations, ensuring high levels of uptime for mission-critical operations.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Norway offers a stable and prosperous business environment with excellent access to both local and regional markets.

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are concentrated around Oslo, the country's primary economic hub. This provides low-latency connectivity to the finance, technology, energy, and maritime industries headquartered there.

Regional Market Reach: From Norway, digital services can effectively reach the entire Nordic region of over 27 million people. Its strategic location also makes it an ideal gateway for serving markets in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: Norway does not offer direct tax incentives for data center development. The country's compelling financial advantage comes from its low, stable electricity prices, which significantly reduce long-term operating expenditures.

Natural Disaster Risk

Norway is one of the safest countries in the world for digital infrastructure, with an exceptionally low risk profile. The country has an overall INFORM Risk score of 1.9 out of 10, classifying it as "Very Low Risk," as of September 2025.

Key natural hazard scores include:

• Coastal Flood: 6.6/10
• River Flood: 5.9/10
• Drought: 2.2/10
• Earthquake: 0.4/10

Risks from tsunamis and tropical cyclones are negligible. The primary environmental considerations are localized flooding events in coastal or riverine areas, which are well-understood and mitigated in site selection for critical facilities.