Moscow Region Data Center Capacity Seen Reaching 3.6 GW by 2032
The projected growth would account for 17% of peak load in the regional power system.
Data center capacity in Moscow and the surrounding region could reach 3.6 GW by 2032, TASS reported, citing Moscow Region Energy Minister Sergey Voropanov. This would represent 17% of the maximum load on the regional power grid.
Currently, 65 data centers are connected in Moscow and the region, with a combined capacity of 734 MW. Of these, 19 are located in the Moscow Region, while the rest are in the capital. Across Russia, total data center capacity stands at 4 GW, having increased by 33% over the past year.
Data Centers Expand to the Arctic
At a recent meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, officials set a goal to create a unified register of data centers in Moscow and the Moscow Region, including their capacity and technical specifications, to streamline grid connections. Building data centers is seen as a key requirement for the development of digital technologies, with projects now being discussed even in the Arctic zone.
