Skygard: DC1. Skygard

DC1 is located in Hovinbyen, Oslo’s newly developed urban district, and is operated by Skygard — a Norwegian-owned data centre provider backed by Telenor, Hafslund and HitecVision. The facility is designed to serve public sector, enterprise, cloud and AI workloads, leveraging Norway’s renewable energy infrastructure and strong governance. With its central Oslo location it offers excellent accessibility to major transport and network nodes while emphasising sustainability and security.

Construction began in 2024 and the first phase is targeted for operational readiness in 2025. 

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Gross area of approximately 25,000 m² supporting a total IT-load capacity of 20 MW. 
• Ratings: Tier III certified. 
• Average target Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of less than 1.2. 
• Built to use 100% renewable power, with surplus heat recovery (~70%) feeding into the local district-heating network. 
• Urban-centric design: located 32 km from Oslo Airport (Gardermoen) and 4 km from Oslo Central Station, ensuring both accessibility and infrastructure proximity. 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Owned by Norwegian companies and positioned as a “trusted local alternative” focused on high-security requirements for critical infrastructure, government and enterprise clients. 
• Multi-layer physical security, 24/7 monitoring and high-availability systems designed to support mission-critical operations.
• Emphasis on sustainable and secure operations with disclosures and frameworks around ESG and national data sovereignty.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Located within the Oslo metro area in Hovinbyen, offering access to Norway’s fibre-network infrastructure, regional transport hubs and urban digital-ecosystem advantages.
• Carrier-neutral model enabling multiple connectivity routes, suitable for enterprise, cloud and AI/ML workloads seeking low-latency access.
• Positioned as a node capable of supporting AI and higher-performance workloads – leveraging modern infrastructure and Norwegian energy assets. 

💼 Who It Serves

• Public-sector organisations, government agencies and regulated enterprises requiring Norwegian-based data-centre infrastructure with high security and energy efficiency.
• Cloud service providers, AI/ML and HPC operators seeking low-carbon, high-density infrastructure in Scandinavia.
• Enterprises and SaaS providers looking for scalable colocation capability in a premium Nordic metro market.
• Organisations with sustainability mandates that value 100% renewable power and heat recovery synergy with local district networks.
• Network service providers and carriers seeking an Oslo-based interconnect hub with strong infrastructure, security and sustainability credentials.