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Italy's Data Centre Boom: 100GW Demand Strains Grid
14 Oct
Summary
- Italy's grid operator received requests for 100 GW from nearly 600 data centres.
- Requested capacity has more than doubled since May 2025.
- Milan area leads in data centre power capacity and European investments.
Italy's power grid operator, Terna, has been inundated with connection requests for data centres, signaling a massive boom in the sector. CEO Pasqualino Monti revealed that nearly 600 projects have sought connections totalling over 100 gigawatts (GW).
Monti highlighted that this demand "far exceed[s] the real capacity to implement the projects," emphasizing the need for efficient and gradual growth support. The requested capacity has more than doubled from the 42 GW noted in May 2025.
Currently, Italy hosts approximately 205 data centres, with a significant concentration in the Lombardy region. The Milan area alone dominates, representing 68% of the country's data-centre power capacity and 23% of announced European sector investments. Projections indicate an additional 83 new data centre projects valued up to €25 billion ($28 billion) are expected by 2028.
