Bitzero Bets on Nordic Green Power for Europe's AI Compute Boom

VANCOUVER, BC – January 13, 2026 – As Europe grapples with an unprecedented shortage of data center capacity fueled by the artificial intelligence boom, Bitzero Holdings Inc. has unveiled a dual-pronged strategy to position its low-carbon Nordic facilities at the heart of the continent's digital expansion. The company announced strategic partnerships with commercial real estate giant CBRE and GPU-as-a-service provider Hydra Host to commercialize and deploy AI-ready compute power from its sites in Finland and Norway.

The move aims to capture demand from two distinct but critical segments of the AI ecosystem: the world's largest hyperscale cloud providers and the rapidly growing universe of AI-focused enterprises and startups. This strategy positions Bitzero to capitalize on its significant power capacity in a market where both electricity and space are becoming fiercely contested resources.

A Dual Strategy for a Hungry Market

Bitzero's commercialization plan is designed for maximum market penetration by addressing different customer needs simultaneously.

For the hyperscale market, Bitzero has enlisted CBRE to act as its strategic broker for the 200-megawatt (MW) first phase of its campus in Kokemäki, Finland. CBRE, which manages approximately $6 billion in annual data center transactions, will leverage its global network to market the site to large-scale tenants seeking massive, dedicated capacity for AI and other high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. With power for the Finland site scheduled to go live in the first quarter of 2027, this partnership allows major players to secure future capacity in a supply-constrained region.

"This strategic alliance marks a pivotal point in our growth strategy," said Bitzero's President and CEO Mohammed Bakhashwain in a statement. "It not only allows anchor tenants to lock in high-demand capacity now, but CBRE's global reach will also accelerate our momentum and maximize the value of our assets during the prime growth stage of the AI era."

On the other track, Bitzero is partnering with Hydra Host to offer more flexible, immediate access to GPU resources. Hydra Host's "Brokkr" platform functions as a GPU-as-a-service model, enabling Bitzero to rapidly deploy and monetize its hardware for a wider array of customers, including enterprise, neocloud, and AI-native companies. This approach provides a turnkey solution for managing, monitoring, and selling compute power through a unified global API, expanding Bitzero's revenue streams beyond traditional long-term leases.

"Bitzero brings the scale, distribution and 'asset-light' operating model our international AI factory customers demand," said Hydra Host CEO and co-founder Aaron Ginn. "We're excited to add their top-tier, low-carbon compute to our global GPU platform, providing decentralized access and diversified capacity to our fast-growing global footprint."

Capitalizing on Europe's AI Compute Crunch

Bitzero's announcement comes at a critical time for the European data center market. According to research from its new partner, CBRE, the continent is facing historically low capacity and intense demand. Vacancy rates across top markets are expected to dip below 10%, a significant tightening that is pushing rental prices up by 10% or more in some areas.

The primary driver of this demand is the insatiable appetite of AI. The computational power required to train and run large language models and other AI applications has caused AI-focused capacity deals to triple year-over-year. This has left hyperscalers and enterprises scrambling to secure power and space, creating a landlord's market where data center operators with available capacity hold significant leverage.

The Nordic region, in particular, has emerged as a key battleground. Its ability to provide significant, reliable power and robust infrastructure support has made it a prime destination for data center investment, a trend Bitzero is now poised to exploit.

The Nordic Advantage: Green Power and Strategic Location

The choice of Finland and Norway for these data centers is a core component of Bitzero's strategy, offering a compelling blend of sustainability and efficiency. The Nordic countries provide a natural advantage with their cold climates, which dramatically reduces the energy costs associated with cooling power-hungry servers—a major operational expense for any data center.

More importantly, the region is a leader in clean energy. Bitzero's facility in Namsskogan, Norway, is powered by 100% hydroelectric energy, one of the cleanest and most stable power sources available. In Kokemäki, Finland, the company plans to utilize a diversified, low-carbon energy mix that includes hydroelectric and nuclear power, supplemented by wind and solar. Finland's grid already sources over 60% of its power from renewables, and the country actively promotes the reuse of waste heat from data centers for district heating systems, furthering the sustainability credentials of such projects.

This focus on green energy is not just an environmental statement but a crucial business advantage. As corporations face increasing pressure from investors and regulators to reduce their carbon footprint, access to verifiably low-carbon compute power has become a key differentiator. However, the landscape is not without its challenges. The Norwegian government has expressed a desire to limit the use of its power for cryptocurrency mining, and Finland is reviewing its electricity tax relief program for data centers. Bitzero's pivot towards a broader AI and HPC market appears to be a forward-looking move to align with these evolving policy priorities.

From Bitcoin to AI: An Industry in Transition

Bitzero's aggressive push into the AI infrastructure market also signifies a broader evolution, both for the company and the data center industry at large. With roots in Bitcoin mining—an activity still present at its Norwegian site—the company's new partnerships represent a strategic pivot toward the larger and rapidly expanding HPC market.

This transition reflects an industry-wide trend. The immense power and specialized hardware once primarily associated with cryptocurrency mining are now being repurposed and scaled up to meet the demands of AI. For data center operators, the AI boom represents a far larger and potentially more stable long-term market.

To fund this expansion, Bitzero recently went public, listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE) in late 2025. The company has also secured significant capital, including $75 million in private equity and a $25 million debt facility, signaling strong investor confidence in its growth strategy. By combining its sustainable energy assets with a dual-track commercialization strategy and the financial backing to execute, Bitzero is making a calculated bet to become an essential infrastructure provider for Europe's AI-powered future.