Lombardy Industrial Reconversion
A unique opportunity to transform a historic textile manufacturing complex in Northern Italy into a high-security data center campus with phased capacity up to 100-200 MW.
Project Specifications
Phase 1 IT Load
40-50 MW
Total Built Area
95,000 m²
Ready-to-Build
12-18 months
Security Class
Class 4 / Tier IV
Grid Connection
132 kV Dual
Water Rights
4M m³/year
Investment Highlights
40-50 MW IT
Phase 1 Capacity
Utilizing existing buildings 16-21
100 MW IT
Phase 2 Expansion
Full campus transformation
180-200 MW IT
Phase 3 Potential
New construction on paved areas
€28-47M
CAPEX Savings
vs. equivalent greenfield development
1.20x
Target PUE
Industry-leading efficiency
Strategic Cross-Border Location
Located in Varese province, Lombardy, just 30 km from the Swiss border. The site offers unique cross-border fiber connectivity to Switzerland via existing infrastructure, enabling compliance with FINMA regulations for Swiss financial institutions.
95,000 m² Built Area
Industrial halls up to 13m height, ready for conversion to IT halls with overhead technical systems.
4M m³/year Water Rights
10 industrial wells and 10,000 m³/day treatment plant. Secured water access for advanced cooling.
Energy Legacy
Existing environmental permit (IPPC) for 70+ MWt thermal operations. Accelerated permitting path.
Prime Access
45 min from Milan Malpensa, 30 min from Swiss border. FiberCop, OpenFiber & Enel carriers within 300m.
Exceptional Brownfield Advantages
Time-to-Market
Existing infrastructure saves 24-48 months vs. greenfield. Ready-to-build status achievable in 12-18 months.
132 kV Substation
Dual high-voltage connection already certified by TERNA. Eliminates €12-18M investment and years of permitting.
380 kV Line at 500m
High-capacity transmission line within 500 meters enables future expansion up to hyperscale capacity.
Swiss Connectivity
Swisscom fiber at the substation enables cross-border MMR for Swiss banks, insurers & hyperscalers.
100 MWt Environmental License
Existing IPPC permit authorizes 100 MWt thermal operations, dramatically accelerating permitting for data center use.
Monetizable Infrastructure Assets
Pre-existing assets that dramatically reduce CAPEX and accelerate deployment
HV Substation (132 kV)
Dual connection certified by TERNA, eliminates 24-36 months of permitting
Water Infrastructure
10 wells, 4M m³/year authorized, treatment plant included
Energy Plant Legacy
CTE foundations, steam network, and active IPPC permit
Urban Planning
TPC zoning compatible with DC, heights up to 15m authorized
Cross-Border Fiber
Swisscom presence enables Swiss financial market access
Electrical Infrastructure
The 132 kV substation with dual TERNA connection represents one of the most valuable assets. This operational infrastructure eliminates years of grid access permitting and €12-18M in development costs.
Electrical substation at sunset
High-voltage infrastructure
Industrial tower and equipment
Site Gallery
Aerial view of industrial complex
Valley panorama with factory
Factory main entrance
End-to-End Development Management
BtMData provides comprehensive advisory services to transform this industrial asset into an investment-ready data center opportunity.
- Technical due diligence & infrastructure assessment
- TERNA capacity upgrade coordination (up to 120 MWe)
- Environmental permitting optimization (IPPC)
- Masterplan development for traditional & AI workloads
- Investor matchmaking with hyperscalers & operators
- Ready-to-build certification process
Unique Investment Opportunity in Europe
This energy brownfield combines HV electrical infrastructure, water rights, Swiss cross-border connectivity, and accelerated time-to-market.