SOLARIA SEEKS STAKE IN €4B TELEFÓNICA DATA CENTER JV

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THU, APR 16, 2026

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Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente is negotiating entry into a state-backed consortium developing a €4 billion data center hub in Spain, expanding Europe's digital infrastructure capacity.

The Spanish renewable energy company aims to join a partnership between Telefónica and construction firm ACS to build the massive data center facility. The project aligns with European Union priorities to reduce digital infrastructure dependence on non-EU providers and strengthen the continent's tech sovereignty. Data centers require substantial power supplies, making Solaria's renewable energy expertise a potential strategic fit for the venture. Spain has positioned itself as a key hub for European data infrastructure investment, supported by government backing and abundant renewable energy resources. The consortium structure indicates Spain's approach to attracting major digital infrastructure investment through public-private partnerships. Details on Solaria's specific equity stake and investment amount remain undisclosed pending deal completion. The development reflects broader European efforts to build competitive cloud and data services capacity amid growing demand from AI applications and digital services expansion.

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