Bedburg, part of the Zukunftsregion Europa West, is pleased about Microsoft’s multi-billion investment in a hyperscale data centre. This investment represents a significant milestone for the economic future of the region. The two data centres in Bedburg and Bergheim are scheduled to go into operation as early as 2026, which will not only create new jobs but also bring about a significant economic upturn. Microsoft’s arrival underlines the attractiveness of Bedburg as a location for innovative companies and digital technologies.
Bedburg’s mayor, Sacha Solbach, emphasises that the new data centres will be the ‘power plants of the future’. Microsoft is investing around two billion euros in these projects, a sum that strengthens the region as an attractive location for digital companies. These investments are not only a sign of confidence in the region’s future viability, but also a catalyst for further economic development and innovation.
The region offers optimal conditions for such investments, for example, due to its proximity to important European data lines and a stable energy supply. These infrastructure advantages make Bedburg an ideal location for hyperscale data centres. The new data centres will not only create direct jobs, but also around 2,500 additional jobs in the digital economy, which will further invigorate the region and strengthen the local economy.
In addition, Microsoft and the region are jointly supporting educational projects and retraining programmes to prepare local residents for the new challenges. An AI mobile unit for schools, virtual job fairs and further training opportunities are just a few of the planned measures designed to ensure that the population of Bedburg and the surrounding area benefit from the new economic opportunities and acquire the necessary skills for the future.
Overall, these developments are increasingly turning the region into a European pioneer in the field of future technologies and innovative workplaces. The investments and the associated projects are helping to establish Bedburg as one of the most exciting business locations in Germany. Now that coal mining has ceased, the region also offers scenic recreational areas that make the location even more attractive. The creation of the large lakes has given rise to a recreational area of unimagined proportions, offering both residents and visitors a high quality of life and a wide range of leisure activities.