AtlasEdge, a data center designer, builder and operator, is developing a second data center in Leverkusen, Germany, as demand for capacity in the region continues to grow. The expansion comes as the current LEV001 facility approaches full capacity. This reflects rising demand for colocation, connectivity and high-performance infrastructure in the Rhineland, one of Germany’s key economic areas.
According to a company press release, the new facility, known as LEV002, will be built next to its existing LEV001 site. It is expected to deliver 4.4MW of capacity and around 3,400 square metres of technical space. Construction started in February 2026, with completion planned for the second quarter of 2027.
Georg Raiser, Managing Director DACH, AtlasEdge Data Center, said, “AtlasEdge is investing in high-growth European markets, delivering modern, high-performance infrastructure where customers need it most. Expanding our footprint in Leverkusen strengthens our ability to support customers across one of Germany’s leading economic regions.”
The expansion comes as the current LEV001 facility approaches full capacity. According to the company, this reflects rising demand for colocation, connectivity and high-performance infrastructure in the Rhineland, one of Germany’s key economic areas.
The new site is being designed to support high-density and AI-focused workloads. AtlasEdge said it will meet current expectations for resilience and operational performance while accommodating more demanding computing requirements.
LEV002 will run entirely on renewable energy and is intended to comply with Germany’s Energy Efficiency Act. The company also plans for the facility to meet established standards including EN 50600, ISO 27001 and ISO 9001.
Germany is fast becoming one of the most prosperous data center markets in Europe with hyperscalers such as Google investing € 5.5 billion (US$ 6.4 billion) in Germany over the next three years to expand its infrastructure and data center capacity. The investment, scheduled between 2026 and 2029, marks Google’s largest investment in Germany to date.
Colt Data Centre Services (Colt DCS), another international player, plans to develop four new data centers two in Frankfurt and two in Berlin that represent € 2 billion (US$ 3 billion) investment. The Frankfurt data centers will be built on an 18-acre site and provide a combined 63MW, while the Berlin data centers will be constructed on a 9.5-acre site and provide a total 54MW of IT capacity.
In a Mordor Intelligence market analysis, Germany’s data center market is projected at US$ 10.41 billion in 2026, up from US$ 9.12 billion in 2025, with forecasts reaching US$ 20.22 billion by 2031 at a 14.18 percent CAGR (2026–2031). In terms of IT load capacity, the market is expected to grow from 3.44 thousand megawatts in 2025 to 6.23 thousand MW by 2030, reflecting a 12.60 percent CAGR (2025–2030). Growth is driven by increasing AI workloads, sustained hyperscaler capital expenditure, and regulatory requirements favouring modern, high-density facilities. The sector already ranks as Europe’s second-largest data center hub, with hyperscaler pre-leasing activity in Frankfurt.