YIT proposes reserving a plot of approximately 45 hectares in the Hepomäki area of Kuopio for the development of a new data center. The matter is being discussed by the City Construction Board of Kuopio on 19 November. The plot reservation is a significant step toward the realization of the project and strengthens YIT's position as Finland's leading builder of data centers. During the development work, YIT's goal is to find suitable actors for the data center.

The Hepomäki data center project supports Finland's digital infrastructure and will bring, among other things, new jobs to the Kuopio region both during construction and operation and diversifies the region's economic structure. The project will strengthen Kuopio's position as a hub of sustainable technology and strong expertise, thereby acting as a driver of new investments and innovations.

"The development of the Hepomäki business area is part of the City of Kuopio's green transition goals, which promote the growth of energy-intensive industry, circular economy and resource-wise business. The region is undergoing active Invest In work, and YIT's data center project serves as a significant anchor for the development of the region. The project strongly supports the construction of a sustainable industry and digital infrastructure," said Jukka Pitkänen, Director of Economic Affairs at City of Kuopio, Business Development Services.

The waste heat generated by the data center can be utilized in Kuopio's district heating network, which will support the sustainable development in the region and attract other industries that utilize thermal energy to the region.

"Kuopio was selected because of its excellent electricity network capacity, location in terms of logistics, and the availability of skilled workforce. YIT's goal is to develop data centers that support both the technological infrastructure and regional sustainability, competence and faith in the future. Cooperation with the City of Kuopio has been seamless and goal-oriented. The city's readiness for rapid zoning supports the project's progress," Juho Siitonen, Vice President of Data Centers at YIT.

Learn more:
www.yit.fi/datacenters

Further information:
YIT Group Communications, tel. +358 44 743 7536, press@yit.fi
Jukka Pitkänen, Director of Economic Affairs, City of Kuopio, Business Development Services, tel. +358 44 718 2085, jukka.pitkanen@kuopio.fi

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