Microsoft Elsdorf Data Center
AI data center in Elsdorf, Germany: announced.
- Location: Elsdorf, Germany
- Developer: Microsoft
- Status: announced
Microsoft Elsdorf Data Center is a AI data center project located in Elsdorf, Germany, currently announced. It is being built by Microsoft. This project is one of thousands of data-center facilities tracked by Data Center Index across Germany, covering operational, under-construction, announced, and permitted sites.
Project description
Elsdorf is the third site in Microsoft's Rhenish mining area cluster (3.2 billion euros across Bergheim, Bedburg and Elsdorf); dpa reported in July 2026 that the Elsdorf building permit was still awaited.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Microsoft Elsdorf Data Center?
- Microsoft Elsdorf Data Center is an AI data center project in Elsdorf, Germany tracked by Data Center Index. Its status is announced.
- Where is Microsoft Elsdorf Data Center?
- Microsoft Elsdorf Data Center is in Elsdorf, Germany.
- Who is building Microsoft Elsdorf Data Center?
- Microsoft is developing Microsoft Elsdorf Data Center.
Sources
- Groundbreaking ceremony at Microsoft's NRW data center (gtai.de · press · 2026-04-02)