Milan Data Centre | MILAN1

Located in Cornaredo, within the Milan West data centre cluster, this site is capable of providing 42MW of IT load and represents a key milestone in VIRTUS’ European expansion strategy. 

The facility will be developed on a 71,000 sqm brownfield site which has zoning in place for a 44,000 sqm facility. With the capacity to deliver 70MVA of grid power, the site will provide ample capacity to support hyperscalers, enterprises and service providers as digital infrastructure demands in Europe continue to grow.

The new facility is expected to be Ready for Service (RFS) in 2027, bringing additional capacity to one of Europe’s most important data centre markets. 

Strategic Location

VIRTUS’ MILAN1 data centre is located 4KM from the Milan west cluster. Milan is recognised as one of the fastest growing markets in EMEA with many of VIRTUS’ existing customers already present with plans to grow their footprints with both cloud and AI deployments.

Minimising Environmental Impact:

Repurposing an existing brownfield site, VIRTUS are minimising environmental impact while strengthening our presence in Europe’s key digital territories, with demolition of existing structures on the site scheduled to begin in 2025. Utilising this previously derelict site brings the area back into a use that will generate employment and economic growth whilst avoiding the consumption of greenfield or agricultural land.

Intelligent Design:

The facility is designed to support the increasing requirements of AI workloads, hyperscale environments and high performance computing, while ensuring operational efficiency. Consistent with VIRTUS’ commitment to sustainability, the project will incorporate best practices to reduce environmental impact, including energy-efficient designs, access to renewable power, waste reduction measures and responsible water usage.