atNorth’s DEN01 to supply district heating in Copenhagen
atNorth is partnering with Vestforbrænding to supply excess heat from its upcoming DEN01 data centre in Ballerup to the district heating network in Greater Copenhagen, enhancing sustainability efforts.
MAIN POINTS
- atNorth is an Icelandic operator of sustainable Nordic data centres.
- Vestforbrænding is Denmark’s largest waste-to-energy company.
- DEN01 is a 22.5MW data centre site in Ballerup, opening in early 2026.
- The partnership aims to supply excess heat to Greater Copenhagen's district heating network.
TAKEAWAYS
- The collaboration highlights a commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency.
- DEN01 will contribute to local heating solutions, reducing environmental impact.
- This initiative supports the transition to greener energy sources in urban areas.
- The project exemplifies innovative use of data centre byproducts for community benefit.