AVAIO Digital has announced a significant development milestone for its new data centre campus in Algete, Madrid.
The €650 million project, known as the Algete Data Hub, is now fully entitled and has secured power, positioning it as a new AI-ready facility in one of Europe’s fastest-growing digital corridors. The first phase, a hyperscale data centre named AVAIO Digital Scorpio, is designed to be flexible, supporting both conventional cloud computing and high-density AI workloads. The facility has secured 56.3 MW of clean energy from Spain’s leading power company, Iberdrola, with an initial 8 MW to be delivered by 2028.
The project is expected to create over 500 construction jobs and around 50 permanent on-site positions, contributing to Spain’s expanding technology sector. The Algete location provides low-latency connectivity to Madrid’s existing data centre clusters and the national fibre network, as well as international markets via subsea cables. The new facility will also incorporate sustainable design principles, including rainwater capture, rooftop solar panels, and a water-efficient air-cooling system. AVAIO Digital noted that the project involves the environmentally-friendly redevelopment of a former industrial site, helping to cement Algete’s position as an emerging data centre hub.
