FRA II

Transformation of the former printing plant of German newspaper Frankfurter Rundschau into a state-of-the-art powered shell data centre south of Frankfurt.

Located within the availability zone Hanauer Landstraße, Frankfurt (DE-CIX), FRA II offers the opportunity to develop a data centre with a power capacity of up to 100 MVA, ready for hyperscalers and co-location data centre customers to install their technical fit-out.

First class/strategic location for the digital economy

Germany is Europe’s largest economy, while Frankfurt is the most sought-after data centre market in Continental Europe. 

The regional economy of Frankfurt and Rhein-Main is driven by the international finance centre of Frankfurt, as well as industries such as logistics and transport, technology, creative and cultural, healthcare, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. 

Strategically located in Neu-Isenburg, , FRA II benefits from strong existing infrastructure and connectivity. It is less than 10km from the main internet exchange point DE-CIX in Hanauer Landstrasse and a 10-minute drive from the city’s airport. 

Connectivity, power and low risk for data centre operations

• 100 MVA power capacity
• Direct connection to fiber network available at the plot
• International Tiers 1 fibre carriers such as EuNEtworks, Colt and GTT in close proximity
• Low risk profile location outside of flooding and earthquake zones, as well as flight corridors from Frankfurt airport
• No hazardous uses, high-risk industrial businesses or gas stations located in the immediate neighbourhood

Technical specifications

• Powered Shell
• On-site high voltage substation (110kV – 20kV)
• Up to 100 MVA redundant high voltage connection
• EN50600 and uptime tiers 3/4 compliant design (possible)
• 2 tons floor load per sqm
• Clear height > 6.5m 
• 2.4m fencing
• Entrance with rejection scheme
  

Sustainability

We want our data centres to stand the test of time while minimising their environmental impact. Beyond transforming a brownfield site, FRA II will be a GreenSpace+ property, including the following sustainability features:

• Green building certification foreseen (e.g. LEED Core and Shell)
• High-quality outdoor facilities to support employee wellbeing
• EV parking
• Green roofs and PV installation on office buildings and ancillary buildings
• Green façade
• Waste heat recovery ready
• Preliminary permit design includes efficient and state-of-the-art technical installations, including waterless cooling, resulting in a low PuE lowering electrical consumption