New Data Center in Lower Silesia – The Future of the Region’s Digital Transformation
Lower Silesia is emerging as one of Poland’s most strategic regions for digital infrastructure development. The most significant project in this field is the construction of the Wałbrzych Data Center by 1911 Data Centres – a PLN 2 billion investment that could completely transform the region’s digital landscape.
Wałbrzych Data Center – A Massive Investment in Digital Futures
1911 Data Centres has announced the launch of the largest investment of its kind in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. The facility will have a target capacity of 46 MW, making it one of the largest data center projects in Poland. Construction is set to begin in the second half of 2025, with the first phase operational by Q1 2027.
The project will be implemented in phases. The first phase, valued at PLN 700 million, will deliver 16 MW and is scheduled to come online in early 2027. The entire project is expected to be completed within five years, with provisions to expand up to 200 MW if demand grows.
Cutting-edge Technology and Security
The Wałbrzych Data Center is designed using an N+1 redundancy architecture, meaning critical systems are duplicated to ensure uninterrupted operation even if one component fails—setting it apart from many existing single-source power facilities.
The center will comply with the latest EU directives, including NIS2, enabling it to serve both commercial enterprises and public institutions. With 30 years in the European digital infrastructure market, 1911 Data Centres collaborates across various industries and governments.
Why Lower Silesia? Why Wałbrzych?
Lower Silesia drives around 8.5% of Poland’s GDP and hosts over 441,000 business entities, ranking second in the country in companies per 10,000 inhabitants. Known as Poland’s “Silicon Valley,” the region leads nationally in registered startups and houses global tech names like Amazon, Google, Nokia, LG, and Mercedes—demonstrating its investment appeal.
Economic and Social Benefits
The Wałbrzych project will create approximately 160 jobs—emphasizing highly qualified, young engineering talent. This represents a major opportunity for the local community and tech-focused job market.
Supported by the Wałbrzych Special Economic Zone “INVEST‑PARK,” the investor will benefit from a 12-year corporate income tax relief under the Polish Investment Zone program.
National Significance
The Wałbrzych Data Center transcends local importance. It will help offset growing public concerns about digital security by offering safe, Poland-based data storage—becoming a critical element in the country’s digital sovereignty amid increasing cyber threats.
Data Center Market in Poland – Rapid Growth
This Lower Silesian investment reflects the broader trend in Poland’s data center market. According to PMR data, Poland’s commercial data center capacity in 2023 stood at nearly 173 MW, with forecasts predicting nearly triple growth to over 500 MW by 2030. Currently, Poland ranks sixth in Europe by number of data centers and leads Central and Eastern Europe. By the end of 2024, over 120 data center facilities were operating in the country.
Challenges and the Road Ahead
Poland’s data center growth is driven by surging demand for cloud services and AI. EU directives like NIS2 further enhance the need for secure digital infrastructure. The key challenge remains affordable energy and compliance with ESG requirements. Operators increasingly invest in renewable energy and efficient cooling systems.
Ecology and Sustainability
Modern data centers, including the Wałbrzych project, emphasize sustainability and energy efficiency. The use of green energy, innovative cooling systems, and waste heat recovery technologies is becoming industry standard.
EU mandates require new data centers in colder climates to achieve a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.3 by 2025, with 75% of energy sourced from renewables.
Invest‑Park for the Future
The construction of the Wałbrzych Data Center marks a breakthrough for the region and Poland. This PLN 2 billion investment could establish the voivodeship as a key hub in Central and Eastern Europe, supporting the digital transformation of the Polish economy. Aligned with regional development strategies, and distinguished by innovation and global tech presence, it positions Lower Silesia to become Poland’s gateway to a digitized future.
The Wałbrzych facility is more than infrastructure—it symbolizes the transformation of an industrial region into a modern tech hub, prepared for the challenges of AI and the cyber economy.
