Aurora Core Technology Oy and the Finnish City of Mikkeli have entered into a land lease agreement for a 10-hectare site suitable for large-scale data center development supported by access to existing power grid infrastructure. The aim is a fast first-stage implementation subject to permitting and final investment decision. Aurora Core Technology is a Finnish subsidiary of 3 E Network Technology Group Limited.
The leased site in Pellos industrial area in southern Mikkeli has a valid zoning plan that allows data center development. The site has proximity to existing power grid infrastructure, providing a solid foundation for large-scale data center development and efficient project planning. The land lease agreement was signed and entered into force in December 2025. The planned data center is intended to support AI-driven and data-intensive computing workloads as part of 3 E Network’s broader data center development activities.
Dr. Tingjun Yang, CEO of 3 E Network, comments: “We selected Mikkeli as part of our core European hub specifically to capitalize on its ideal ecosystem that combines one of Europe’s most stable power grids with cost-efficient green electricity. We are confident this initiative will bring economic activity to the Mikkeli region and sincerely wish to thank the City of Mikkeli and Mikkeli Development Miksei Ltd for all their support during the process.”
The initial 6 MW phase of the planned data center is expected to be in operation in the second half of 2026. Upcoming milestones are planned to include the building permit process, the electricity grid connection agreement, and the final investment decision. The site is located near already existing high-voltage power infrastructure that supports grid connection capacity of up to 50 MW with further capacity development possible over time.
The Mikkeli project represents the next step in 3 E Network Technology Group Limited’s previously announced strategic collaboration with Orka Technologies. In the Mikkeli project, Orka handles overall planning and execution, including partner selection, delivery oversight, expansions, and integration of units into Finland’s electricity reserve markets.
“Cooperation with Aurora Core Technology and their representatives has been smooth. This project supports the development of energy-intensive Pellos industrial area. The City of Mikkeli actively welcomes private investments that contribute to the long-term industrial growth,” comments Topiantti Äikäs, Director of Land Use and Planning of the City of Mikkeli.
