Data Centers in Karlskrona
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Karlskrona – Low-Risk, Sustainable Colocation
Karlskrona is an excellent choice for businesses prioritizing operational resilience and sustainable energy. The market's extremely low natural disaster risk and access to an affordable, low-carbon power grid make it ideal for secondary workloads, disaster recovery sites, and data archiving. This environment ensures high uptime while meeting critical environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets.
Karlskrona: At A Glance
| Factor | Rating / Data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Connectivity Grade | B | Good national connectivity, but lacks direct cloud on-ramps and top-tier carrier density. |
| Direct Cloud On-Ramps | 0 – as of September 2025 | Access is primarily through hubs like Stockholm or Copenhagen via private network extensions. |
| Power Cost | €0.07/kWh – as of July 2025 | Very competitive pricing. Grid is ~95% low-carbon, a major ESG benefit. |
| Disaster Risk | Very Low (INFORM Risk 2.1) | One of the most stable regions globally for infrastructure deployment. |
| Tax Incentives | Yes | Reduced or exempt customs duties are available for imported IT equipment. |
| Sales Tax | 25% VAT – as of September 2025 | The standard value-added tax rate for Sweden. |
Network & Connectivity Ecosystem
Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality While not a primary interconnection hub like Stockholm, Karlskrona provides access to a solid range of national and regional carriers. Carrier density is sufficient for redundant enterprise connectivity, as of September 2025. The market offers 2 data centers.
Direct Cloud On-Ramps As of September 2025, there are no direct public cloud on-ramps within Karlskrona. Businesses connect to cloud regions by extending their networks to major hubs like Stockholm or Copenhagen. Private connectivity options, including wavelength services, are available to establish secure, low-latency links.
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) Most peering occurs privately or through the national Internet Exchange, Netnod, located in Stockholm. This centralized model ensures efficient traffic exchange across the Nordic region.
Bare Metal Bare metal services are available in the region, offering dedicated compute resources for performance-sensitive applications. Providers like OVHcloud and Leaseweb can serve customers in the Swedish market.
Power Analysis
Average Cost Of Power The average industrial power cost in Karlskrona is approximately €0.07/kWh, as of July 2025. This highly competitive rate significantly lowers total operational costs for compute-intensive deployments.
Power Grid Reliability Sweden's power grid is exceptionally reliable, particularly in established industrial areas. The energy mix is approximately 95% low-carbon, dominated by hydro and nuclear power, ensuring stable and sustainable energy for critical facilities.
Market Access, Business & Tax Climate
Proximity To Key Business Districts Data centers in Karlskrona are well-positioned to serve the region's technology and telecommunications sectors, as well as the significant naval and defense industry based in the city. Proximity enables low-latency support for local engineering, R&D, and public sector operations.
Regional Market Reach From Karlskrona, deployments can effectively serve southern Sweden, including the Skåne region, and provide a strategic disaster recovery location for operations based in Stockholm or Copenhagen.
Tax Advantage For Data Centers Sweden offers tax incentives relevant to data center operators and their customers. The primary advantage is the availability of reduced or fully exempt customs duties on imported IT hardware, which lowers capital expenditure.
Natural Disaster Risk
Karlskrona has a Very Low natural disaster risk profile, with an overall INFORM Risk score of 2.1 out of 10, as of September 2025. This rating places it among the safest locations globally for critical infrastructure.
The primary environmental risks, though still low in absolute terms, are related to flooding:
- River Flood Risk: Rated at 6.3 out of 10.
- Coastal Flood Risk: Rated at 5.8 out of 10.
Risks from earthquakes, droughts, and other major natural events are negligible.
