IREN Expands Europe with 300MW Spain AI Data Center, Targeting 2028 Start
Oct 21, 2026, 7:49 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Milestone confirms strategic Europe expansion and a sizable 300MW project, though capex details and funding plans are pending; long-lead timeline to 2028 means gradual price uplift if execution proceeds as described.
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IREN announced at NVIDIA GTC Berlin that it formed IREN Europe and secured the civil works license for a planned 300MW AI data center in Badajoz, Spain, with first operations targeted for 2028. The milestone signals a tangible expansion into Europe’s AI infrastructure market, potentially expanding long-term revenue but requiring sizable capex and financing arrangements.
IREN forms IREN Europe. It secures civil works license in Spain.
Plans 300MW AI data center in Badajoz. Initial ops targeted for 2028.
Announcement tied to NVIDIA GTC Berlin. Signals European expansion intent.
No capex details disclosed. Funding strategy forthcoming.
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