Data center projects near Warsaw raise concerns among residents
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Warsaw remains Poland’s largest data center market, with 28 facilities operated by 17 companies and 159 MW of capacity in Q2 2026. Another 156 MW is planned, driven by demand for cloud services, digitalization and AI. Expansion is constrained by limited grid capacity and high electricity prices, prompting developers to consider locations outside the capital. New projects are also facing local opposition over water use, energy demand and noise.
A planned 126 MW Hillwood facility near Warsaw and Sien Real projects in Piaseczno have drawn protests. Developers argue that modern Polish data centers use closed-loop cooling systems, limiting water consumption, and can have less neighborhood impact than warehouse facilities.