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Greek research and technology network grnet: GRNET “Green” Data Center – Louros (Epirus)

Greek research and technology network grnet GRNET “Green” Data Center – Louros (Epirus) is located at Filippiada, Grecia. The gross building size for this location has not been provided. The gross colocation space is not available for this data center. No power information has been offered for this location. We found 0 data center locations within 50 miles of this facility. No certifications are specified for this location.
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About GRNET “Green” Data Center – Louros (Epirus)

The GRNET “Green” Data Center in Louros, located in the Epirus region of northwestern Greece, is a purpose-built, government-backed facility operated by GRNET S.A. (Greek Research and Technology Network). Positioned in a rural, low-risk area with access to renewable energy resources, the facility was designed to support energy-efficient national digital infrastructure while enhancing geographic resilience for Greece’s public-sector and research IT services.

Developed as part of GRNET’s strategy to promote sustainability and operational efficiency, the Louros data center serves as a cornerstone for green computing initiatives within the national research and education network. Its location outside major metropolitan centers enables reduced environmental impact, improved cooling efficiency, and strengthened disaster-recovery capabilities, supporting cloud, data, and research workloads with a strong emphasis on sustainability and reliability.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

  1. Purpose-built “green” data center designed with sustainability and energy efficiency as core principles.
  2. Redundant power infrastructure with UPS-backed systems supporting continuous operations.
  3. Cooling architecture optimized to leverage favorable local climate conditions and reduce energy consumption.
  4. Designed to support national cloud services, data platforms, and research computing workloads.
  5. Infrastructure aligned with distributed and resilient architectures across GRNET’s national footprint.
  6. Supports long-term scalability for public-sector and research IT services.
  7. 24/7 operational monitoring consistent with GRNET’s national service obligations.

🔐 Security & Compliance

  1. Controlled physical access with multi-layer security protections for critical infrastructure areas.
  2. Badge-based and role-based access controls for authorized personnel.
  3. Continuous monitoring of facility and environmental systems.
  4. Fire detection and suppression systems designed to protect IT equipment and data assets.
  5. Compliance alignment with European public-sector and research standards, typically including:
  6. ISO 27001 (Information Security Management)
  7. ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
  8. GDPR data-protection requirements
  9. Secure, segregated environments suitable for sensitive government, academic, and regulated workloads.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

  1. Integrated connectivity to the Greek Research and Technology Network, enabling high-capacity links to national infrastructure.
  2. Designed to support data replication, backup, and disaster-recovery use cases across GRNET facilities.
  3. Low-latency connectivity to major Greek metropolitan regions through national fiber infrastructure.
  4. Network architecture optimized for cloud services, data-intensive research, and national platforms.
  5. Cloud-ready connectivity supporting hybrid deployments within Greece’s sovereign digital ecosystem.

💼 Who It Serves

  1. Greek government ministries and public-sector organizations.
  2. National digital platforms and e-government services.
  3. Universities and research institutions requiring sustainable computing resources.
  4. European research collaborations prioritizing energy-efficient infrastructure.
  5. Organizations implementing disaster recovery, data protection, or multi-site architectures within Greece.