Business Forum • 18 June, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Romania offers competitive advantages for attracting data centre investments, according to an analysis by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox experts. These include a diversified energy mix, with over 50% of energy production from renewable sources, and an extensive fiber optic network.
Another strong point is access to a skilled IT workforce, with competitive costs and a secure cybersecurity environment aligned with European standards. Romania's temperate climate helps reduce cooling costs, allowing for the use of natural cooling technologies and increasing energy efficiency.
Last but not least, the availability of competitively priced land in low-risk areas enhances the country's attractiveness for large-scale developments.
Laura Bordianu, Data Analyst at Cushman & Wakefield Echinox Research Department, explained: "Although the capacity of the local market is relatively limited, Romania offers a favourable entry point for international developers looking to capitalise on the advantages of an emerging market".
The total installed capacity of data centres in Romania is currently modest, under 100 MW. However, compared to other countries in the region, the growth potential is considerable.
The local market is dominated by local operators, with 59 data centers nationwide, 27 of which are concentrated in Bucharest. Cities such as Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, and Iași also show notable potential, offering solid infrastructure and advanced connectivity.
A relevant example is the development of the largest hyperscale data center by Cluster Power, in Mișchii, Dolj County, with a future operational capacity of 200 MW.
Internationally, the data centre market in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) has seen significant growth. The operational capacity of data centre markets in EMEA has currently reached approximately 9.6 GW. Additionally, there are projects under construction with a capacity of 2.9 GW across the region and another 8.7 GW in planning stages, marking an average annual growth of future projects of approximately 16%.