Strategically Located Edge Data Center in Birmingham, UK

Carrier-Neutral Colocation with High-Density Power and Advanced Sustainability

The nLighten Edge Data Center in Birmingham, UK, is a premier facility designed to support mission-critical IT infrastructure in one of the United Kingdom’s most dynamic and innovative cities. Birmingham, the second-largest city in the UK, is known for its thriving technology sector, robust financial services, and vibrant advertising industry. The data center is strategically positioned near the city center, close to the M6 motorway, and just 30 minutes by car from Birmingham Airport, providing exceptional accessibility and connectivity.

The Birmingham data center offers 930 m² of edge data center space with a proposed end-state site capacity of 3,150 kW. The facility is designed to accommodate high-density cabinets with power configurations ranging from 2–7 kW per standard cabinet and up to 50+ kW for AI-ready rear-door-cooling solutions. It features redundant power with independent A and B feeds to each cabinet, and cooling systems that comply with ASHRAE A1 standards. Security is a priority, with dual-factor access control, comprehensive CCTV coverage, and fire suppression systems. nLighten is committed to sustainability, as reflected in its net-zero carbon footprint goal, with energy-efficient designs such as heat recovery systems redirecting residual heat to local heating networks.