Valencia's Digital Transformation Journey Continues

Nearly a year has passed since NXN Datacenters announced its ambitious €60 million investment in Valencia, Spain. The project, revealed in May 2024, marked a significant milestone in Spain's digital infrastructure development and positioned Valencia as an emerging tech hub in Southern Europe.

Project Overview

The NXN-VLC1 data centre is being constructed in Valencia's Vara de Quart industrial estate with these impressive specifications:

• Investment: €60 million
• Capacity: Up to 6MW
• Facility Size: 6,500 m² total, with 1,500 m² dedicated IT space
• Sustainability: 100% powered by renewable energy with zero water consumption
• Economic Impact: Expected to create 100 direct jobs and 500 indirect jobs
• Original Timeline: Operational by mid-2027 (though some reports indicated a 2026 target)

Strategic Significance & Infrastructure Talent

This facility represents more than just another data centre-it establishes Valencia as a critical digital infrastructure hub connecting Southern Europe, North Africa, Portugal, and providing links to the American continent.

As Javier Salas, president of NXN Datacenters, stated during the announcement: "The demand for reliable, scalable, and sustainable data infrastructure has never been greater. Southern Europe, with its strategic location, its ability to attract talent, and its growing digital economy, is poised to become a key player in this global transformation."

The project is particularly significant for Valencia's infrastructure talent ecosystem. With the creation of 100 direct jobs, NXN Datacenters is set to become a major employer of specialised infrastructure professionals in the region. The facility will require experts in mission-critical systems, power distribution, cooling technologies, physical security, and facilities management-creating opportunities for engineers, technicians, and operations specialists focused on data centre infrastructure.

Moreover, the additional 500 indirect jobs will further stimulate the local economy across the construction and infrastructure sectors. This includes roles for electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, HVAC specialists, construction project managers, and sustainability experts. The project reinforces Valencia's growing importance as a hub for infrastructure talent in Southern Europe's expanding digital landscape.

About NXN Datacenters

Founded in 2023, NXN Datacenters was launched by Nethits Telecom Group specifically to address the international demand for digital infrastructure in underserved locations. The Valencia project represents their first major step in this strategy.

The Road Ahead

As construction continues, this project will be closely watched by industry observers as an indicator of Spain's growing importance in the European data centre landscape. With its commitment to sustainability through 100% renewable energy use and zero water consumption, NXN-VLC1 also represents the future direction of environmentally responsible data centre development.

The project also highlights the importance of infrastructure talent development in supporting digital growth. As Rafael Garcia Rico, CEO of NXN Datacenters, noted during the initial announcement, "The company has made a significant investment in recent years to make this project a reality for the Valencian community." This investment extends beyond physical buildings to include developing the skilled infrastructure workforce necessary to design, build, and operate such advanced facilities.

For infrastructure professionals - from power and cooling specialists to construction experts and facility managers-the NXN Valencia project represents an excellent opportunity to be part of the region's infrastructure transformation. As data centres continue to form the backbone of our digital future, Valencia is positioning itself as a key destination for infrastructure talent across Southern Europe.