Denmark - the new world class data centre hub

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1 Denmark - the new world class data centre hub Martine Kildeby Investment Manager +49 (0) markil@um.dk Kim Schultz Special Advisor Data Centres Phone: kimsch@um.dk Jørn Thorgård Special Advisor Data Centres jortho@um.dk

2 Invest in Denmark World Wide Denmark s national investment promotion agency, integrated part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

3 Acces to local expertise and network

4 Invest in Denmark on this DC tour Plus lots of local experts and service providers

5 Invest in Denmark is a partner all the way Before Information gathering and analysis Market overview Benchmarking services Mapping potential partners, costumers and service providers Identifying business and funding opportunities Industry insights During Business establishment Practical assistance General advice on legal, financial and corporate structure matters Fact-finding Land and property search Introductory meetings with business clusters and public authorities After Expansion and retention Expansion support Identify new business opportunities Aftercare

6 Unique frame conditions for business No. 1 in Europe for ease of doing business World Bank Credit rating AAA S&P, Moody s and Fitch 2017 The least corrupt country in the world IMD & Transparency International, 2016 One of the most flexible labour markets in the world IMD, 2016

7 International companies can benefit Lower tax (22 %) Set up subsidiary in a few hours More flexibility in up and down scaling No redundancy costs No physical presence required Gateway to the Nordics Unique no double taxation rule

8 But what is so special about Denmark? Hygge - a sense of community and security

9 But Denmark is also Data Centres - a sense of community and security

10 So what is happening in Denmark? Apple invests 1.65 Billion in two Danish data centres This significant new investment (the Viborg site) represents Apple s biggest project in Europe to date. We re thrilled to be expanding our operations, creating hundreds of local jobs and introducing some of our most advanced green building designs yet. Tim Cook, CEO, Apple Google buys lots of land in Denmark Google har købt grund for over 65 millioner kroner i industriområdet Prinsessens Kvarter ved Fredericia. Grunden skal potentielt anvendes til et gigantisk datacenter. Computerworld Data Centre Supplier Chooses Denmark to Leverage the Danish Business Conditions Economic stability and an innovative and effective professional culture make Denmark an ideal place to conduct business. (..) In Denmark we can further pursue cutting-edge green solutions that are central to Interxion s strategy business. Peder Bank, Managing Director, Interxion Nordic Facebook Chooses Denmark to Build Data Centre for the Future This one [data centre] will be powered by 100% renewable energy and support thousands of jobs in the community over the next few years. (..) this data centre will help make sure Facebook keeps running smoothly for all of you. Thanks for having us, Odense! Mark Zuckerberg, CEO, Facebook

11 Apple to Invest 1.65 billion Euro in Two Danish Data Centres

12 Facebook Chooses Denmark to Build Data Centre for the Future

13 Google buys two giant land sites in Aabenraa and Fredericia in Denmark

14 Denmark is sustainable Politics Energy Agrrement accepted by 90 % of Government Ambitious energy targets 100 % renewable energy Data centres supports the strategy of the Danish Government Reuse of waste Leading country in Domestic heating by the Danish model

15 Average Temperature Denmark is safe Politically DKK pegged to the Euro AAA rated Heavy public investments Average temperature per month High Normal Low Geografically Stable climate No natural disasters

16 Denmark is reliable Power Most reliable power grid in Europe (after Luxenburg) Source: Energinet

17 Interruption time Denmark is competitative Ireland 150 Finland Italy Norway Portugal Sweden 100 UK France Spain 50 Austria The Netherlands Germany Belgium Denmark Luxembourg Power grid costs

18 also regarding power costs Electricity Costs, Euro Cent per kwh Source: Dong Energy, October Taxes gradually removed Taxes Grid costs Market price 0.00 UK Germany EU-28 Denmark Netherlands Norway Sweden

19 Denmark is well (best?) connected!

20 and connectivity is increasing

21 Internet Exchange in Esbjerg Objectives Provide a world-leading Internet Exchange point for the mutual benefit of its member. Existing and future submarine fiber-optic cables. Existing and future submarine fiber-optic cables. Leading IX in Northern Europe. Why Extremely well connected to the core internet (terrestrial and submarine cables). Low latency to other major Internet hubs. Connections to: US, Holland, Germany, UK, Irland and Island. Connections to: US, Holland, Germany, UK, Irland and Island. Support from national carries and large eyeball holders in Denmark.

22 Denmark has dark fibre potential

23 Denmark has lots of land Area 43,094 km2 (The Netherlands: 41,543 km2) Population density 131 /m2 (The Netherlands: 407) Flat terrain with a few gently rolling plains Plug n Play Sites Available in All Sizes Building permits in 6 weeks

24 Compared to Germany Denmark has Lower power costs More reliable power supply More green power Sufficient fiber connectivity to Germany Many potential sites available Construction permit within 6 weeks Appeals do not delay the project Lower cost of land Less than 2 hours drive from Hamburg

25 That s way Denmark is a world class Data Centre hub! 99,997% power grid uptime Political, economic and environmental security & stability Large scale sites available Low latency and excellent fibre connectivity Competitive electricity prices Cool climate = free air cooling 100% electricity available from renewable sources Use the heat from data centres for district heating No. 1 in Europe for fast building permits Very close to the German market

26 Contact us for more information Martine Kildeby Investment Manager +49 (0) Kim Schultz Special Advisor Data Centres Phone: Jørn Thorgård Special Advisor Data Centres