Summary:
1. Schneider Electric partners with Start Campus to operate a 26 MW data center facility in Sines, Portugal.
2. The facility leverages Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure solutions for sustainable and resilient workloads.
3. The partnership aims to create a sustainable, AI-ready digital infrastructure hub in Portugal for global connectivity.
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Schneider Electric Collaborates with Start Campus to Power Sustainable Data Center in Sines, Portugal
Schneider Electric has joined forces with Start Campus, a leading developer of sustainable AI-scale data center ecosystems, to manage and operate the SIN01 facility in Sines, Portugal. This facility, which has been operational since Q4’24, marks the first building of Start Campus’ ambitious 1.2-Gigawatt (GW) campus.
Setting New Standards for Sustainability and Resilience
The SIN01 facility is designed to deliver advanced energy efficiency, leveraging Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure for Data Centers portfolio and Sustainability Services. By incorporating intelligent data solutions and real-time insights from EcoStruxure software, the facility achieves unparalleled levels of operational efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
According to Pablo Ruiz Escribano, Senior Vice President at Schneider Electric, Europe, this partnership with Start Campus is a groundbreaking endeavor that will attract more investment and innovation to the region while providing hyperscale and cloud providers with top-tier data center capacity.
Secure, Scalable, AI-Ready Infrastructure
At the core of the SIN01 facility are Schneider Electric’s digitally optimized solutions, including Galaxy VX UPS, environmentally friendly switchgear, and advanced electrical distribution systems. These components, combined with EcoStruxure software for real-time intelligence and automation, ensure adherence to the highest standards of uptime, efficiency, and reliability.
Start Campus also benefitted from Schneider Electric’s Sustainability & Consulting Services, which supported the development of a Power Purchasing Agreement strategy to procure 100% renewable energy for operations. The collaboration has resulted in a secure, scalable, and energy-efficient infrastructure platform tailored for Cloud and AI data center deployments.
Building a Sustainable, Digital Future in Portugal and Beyond
SIN01, now the largest data center facility in Portugal, is positioned to meet the high-performance demands of AI, hyperscale cloud, and digital acceleration. Located in Sines, Portugal’s southwest coast, the facility leverages the country’s low-carbon, high-availability power hub and strategic connectivity to global networks.
Start Campus, with its recent multi-billion-euro investment to expand its campus, has secured over 1GW of grid power and is driving data center and economic growth in Portugal. The project aims to create up to 1,200 highly skilled direct jobs and 9,000 indirect roles, further solidifying Portugal’s role as a key hub for digital infrastructure in Europe and globally.
Overall, the partnership between Schneider Electric and Start Campus is paving the way for a sustainable, AI-ready digital infrastructure hub that will benefit Portugal, Europe, and beyond.
