Yexio: Heiligenhaus Data Center

The YEXIO Heiligenhaus Data Center is a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient digital infrastructure facility located in Heiligenhaus, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Developed by YEXIO, a subsidiary of HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions, the project represents one of Germany’s most advanced and sustainable data centers, integrating innovative cooling technology, renewable energy use, and modular scalability.

Positioned between Düsseldorf and Essen, the Heiligenhaus facility offers strategic proximity to major fiber networks and enterprise hubs within the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region—one of Europe’s most digitally active areas. The site reflects YEXIO’s vision to develop climate-neutral, modular data centers that combine operational reliability with environmental responsibility.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

The Heiligenhaus facility serves as the first operational YEXIO data center, establishing the company’s foundation for sustainable, regional IT infrastructure:

• The data center occupies approximately 10,000 square meters (107,600 sq ft) of total area.
• Built using timber hybrid construction, emphasizing sustainability and reduced embodied carbon.
• Powered entirely by renewable energy, aligning with Germany’s national energy transition goals.
• Features direct water cooling and waste heat recovery, enabling both energy efficiency and reuse for local heating networks.
• Designed for Tier III reliability, with modular capacity that supports future expansion and flexible scalability.
• The facility officially entered operation in 2024, marking YEXIO’s first completed project.
• Incorporates AI-assisted building management systems to optimize energy consumption and thermal efficiency.

🔐 Security & Compliance

The Heiligenhaus Data Center meets stringent European standards for reliability, safety, and data protection:

• 24×7×365 on-site security with multi-layered perimeter protection, access control, and surveillance systems.
• Compliance with EN 50600, ISO 27001, and ISO 50001 standards for data center management and energy efficiency.
• Designed for high operational uptime, with N+1 redundancy across power and cooling systems.
• Integration of fire detection, suppression, and monitoring systems meeting German regulatory requirements.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

The Heiligenhaus facility provides carrier-neutral connectivity and regional network integration, supporting enterprise, cloud, and edge applications:

• Multiple fiber routes and redundant entry points ensure network resilience.
• Direct access to regional Internet exchanges and cloud service providers.
• Supports dark fiber, cross-connects, and private interconnects for enterprise customers.
• Its location in North Rhine-Westphalia offers low-latency access to Düsseldorf, Cologne, and Essen—making it ideal for hybrid and distributed cloud strategies.

💼 Who It Serves

The YEXIO Heiligenhaus Data Center serves a broad mix of customers seeking high efficiency, scalability, and compliance:

• Enterprises and SaaS providers looking for secure, sustainable, and regionally compliant colocation in Germany.
• Cloud and hyperscale operators requiring decentralized European edge and core capacity.
• Public-sector and regulated industries demanding data sovereignty and adherence to EU data protection laws.
• AI, IoT, and edge computing applications needing low-latency and environmentally responsible infrastructure.