{"id":4363,"date":"2026-03-04T15:00:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T15:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/levellab.ee\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=4363"},"modified":"2026-04-13T07:02:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T07:02:43","slug":"spatial-feasibility-and-economic-impact-analysis-of-high-performance-computing-hpc-data-centres","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/levellab.ee\/en\/portfolio\/spatial-feasibility-and-economic-impact-analysis-of-high-performance-computing-hpc-data-centres\/","title":{"rendered":"Spatial Feasibility and Economic Impact Analysis of High-Performance Computing (HPC) Data Centres"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4363\" class=\"elementor elementor-4363 elementor-4358\" data-elementor-post-type=\"portfolio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-79cfe92 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"79cfe92\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-93ba6ae\" data-id=\"93ba6ae\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b33e87b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b33e87b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Background<o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/p><p>Estonia aims to develop high-performance computing (HPC), data centre, and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in order to ensure digital sovereignty, support the green transition, and enhance international competitiveness. The planning of such infrastructure requires a comprehensive understanding of potential locations and the factors affecting their suitability, including energy supply and network connectivity, cooling and water supply, environmental and spatial planning conditions, and logistical accessibility. <o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p><b>Objective<o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/p><p>The objective of the study was to prepare a management-level overview of the preconditions for the development of HPC, data centre, and AI infrastructure in Estonia, including a strategic location and infrastructure analysis as well as an indicative assessment of economic impact.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p><b>Methodolgy<o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/p><p>The spatial analysis applied the pairwise comparison method. The weights of the criteria were determined based on the principles of pairwise comparison, applying the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) framework. <o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p>The economic impact assessment was conducted as a desk-based study, drawing on existing sources such as statistical data, academic literature, previous studies, policy documents, and international strategies. The main components of the analysis included preparatory activities, comparative analysis, and Estonia-specific scenarios. <o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p><b>Benefits<o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/p><p>The report provides an overview of the spatial suitability of large-scale computing capacity and data processing infrastructure planned in Estonia, covering both data centres and high-performance computing solutions. The analysis serves as a basis for further detailed studies and informed planning decisions. <o:p><\/o:p><\/p><p><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/p><p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProject Client: Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs\nProject Implementer: Skepast&amp;Puhkim O\u00dc ja LevelLab\nStudy Duration: 11\/2025\u201301\/2026<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Background Estonia aims to develop high-performance computing (HPC), data centre, and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in order to ensure digital sovereignty, support the green transition, and enhance international competitiveness. 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