Microsoft Deutschland GmbH has signed a conditional purchase agreement for land in Grevenbroich, Germany as it considers expanding its planned cloud and AI data center network in the Rheinisches Revier region.
The agreement is subject to several conditions, including the city of Grevenbroich adopting a development plan for the site. If the project moves forward, Grevenbroich would become an additional location within Microsoft’s planned cloud and AI infrastructure cluster in North Rhine-Westphalia.
The planned data centers in the Rheinisches Revier would use its latest technology, including systems intended to reduce energy and water consumption as detailed in a Microsoft press release. Microsoft’s next-generation AI data centers use a cooling system that does not rely on water evaporation The system circulates cooling water in a closed loop, meaning that after the initial filling of the cooling circuit, little additional water is required during operation.
Agnes Heftberger, CEO, Microsoft Germany, said, “North Rhine-Westphalia is a strategically important cloud and AI region for Microsoft. We would like to add an additional location in Grevenbroich to the plans for our cloud and AI cluster in the Rhenish Revier.”
Klaus Krützen, Mayor, Grevenbroich, said, “The planned investment is a strong signal for Grevenbroich and for the entire Rhenish region. Our region is undergoing profound structural change, and projects like this show that new digital infrastructure is being developed here, new opportunities and new added value can arise. The data center will develop appeal far beyond the location and draw the attention of new companies to our city.“
Since the end of 2025, Microsoft’s global electricity demand of 40 GW has been matched by renewable energy power purchase agreements (PPAs), following a milestone announced in February 2026. According to Microsoft, the agreements add renewable electricity to the grid, support decarbonization of power supplies, reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 25 million tonnes, and contribute to investment, employment and infrastructure development.