Polar Data Centres and Vertiv Win Major Industry Award for AI-Ready Data Centre

Polar Data Centers (Polar) are proud to announce that their collaboration with Vertiv has been recognised at the recent Data Centre World Awards 2026 in London, where they received the award for “Most Successfully Delivered Data Centre.”

The award recognises the successful delivery of DRA01, our 12MW modular data centre purpose-built for AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and the most demanding advanced workloads.

Setting the standard for AI infrastructure

DRA01 has been engineered from the ground up for the AI era. Its modular architecture, high-density capability, and inherent scalability establish a new benchmark for AI-ready infrastructure in Europe.

This project marks a defining milestone in our growth and reinforces our position at the forefront of delivering next-generation digital infrastructure.

Performance without compromise

DRA01 delivers high-performance infrastructure at scale, without sacrificing efficiency.

Powered entirely by renewable hydroelectric energy, the facility combines advanced engineering with responsible resource management. Integrated heat-recovery systems and a highly optimised design deliver industry-leading efficiency and the performance required for AI and HPC workloads.

Proven delivery at scale

This award reflects not only the quality of the asset but also our ability to deliver complex, high-performance infrastructure to the highest standard.

In partnership with Vertiv, we have combined innovative design, disciplined execution, and AI-ready technologies to deliver DRA01 on time and to an award-winning level.

Tom Chubb, COO, Polar Data Centres and Stefano Mozzato, President EMEA, Vertiv

Ready to power the next wave of AI

With construction complete, DRA01 is now ready for handover. Our focus moves to operational excellence and supporting our customer as they deploy cutting-edge AI infrastructure within the facility.

As demand for AI infrastructure accelerates, DRA01 sets a clear benchmark: scalable, efficient, and built for the future.

For Polar Data Centres, this is just the beginning. DRA01 establishes the foundation for our next generation of sustainable, AI-ready data centres across Europe designed to support the next wave of AI innovation at scale.