Winda Energy Starts Development of Its First Data Center Project in Janakkala

Janakkala, Finland

Winda Energy Oy, known as a responsible developer of renewable energy projects, is expanding its operations with a new data center project in Rastikangas, Janakkala. The project is being developed in European collaboration with Gi21 Capital, an investment company specializing in the development, construction, and operation of data center infrastructure across Europe.

The planned capacity of the data center is approximately 100 MW, with an estimated investment exceeding half a billion euros.

“Finland and Winda Energy have already invested heavily in green electricity production, and it is great to see how this opens up new business opportunities on the consumption side,” says Tuomas Hooli, CEO of Winda Energy, commenting on the company’s new move into data center development.

The project is expected to bring significant economic benefits to the region. During construction, the data center will employ hundreds of people, while its ongoing operations will create approximately 30–40 positions for local experts. The municipality of Janakkala will also benefit from increased municipal, property, and corporate tax revenues, as well as proceeds from the sale of the property.

Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027, with the project targeted for completion in 2028. A 22-hectare site has been reserved in the Rastikangas industrial zone.

Winda Energy Oy

Winda Energy Oy is a responsible renewable energy project developer founded in 2011. The company manages wind, solar, and energy storage projects across Finland, overseeing them from initial planning to completion. Its core values include active local dialogue and professional development and design work. More info: www.winda.fi

GI21 Capital

GI21 is a European investment company headquartered in the Czech Republic. With 20 years of experience in data centers, cloud platforms, and hosting services, the company is involved in the entire project lifecycle—from planning and construction to operation. GI21 is also active in early-stage AI startup investments. More info: www.gi21capital.com.

Further information

Tuomas Hooli, Chief Executive Officer, Winda Energy Oy, tuomas.hooli@winda.fi