Microsoft’s Expansion Plans in Aragon, Spain
Microsoft is set to invest a significant amount in building new data centers in Aragon, Spain, solidifying the region’s position as a key cloud computing hub in Europe.
Investment Details:
- Amount: 6.69 billion euros ($7.16 billion)
- Timeline: Over the next 10 years
The regional government of Aragon confirmed that Microsoft has applied for a construction permit near Zaragoza, as reported by El Heraldo.
Competition with Amazon AWS:
- Microsoft’s move aligns with Amazon’s cloud computing unit AWS, which plans to invest 15.7 billion euros over the next decade in data centers in Aragon.
Sustainability Focus:
- Amazon emphasizes the use of renewable energy to power its data centers.
Significance of Aragon:
- Aragon boasts significant wind power capacity, contributing to its appeal as a location for data centers.
- Zaragoza, Spain’s fifth-largest city, serves as a vital logistics and transportation hub, strategically positioned between Madrid and Barcelona.
($1 = 0.9340 euros)