WBS Power and Prime Capital Form JV for 500MW Hyperscale Data Center in Germany
December 3, 2025
In a significant move that underscores the convergence of digital infrastructure and renewable energy, European developer WBS Power has entered a joint venture with asset manager Prime Capital to develop a 500-megawatt hyperscale data center in Brandenburg, Germany. The project, located at a former military airfield, represents a major investment in Germany's capacity to host next-generation computing while addressing the critical power demands of the AI era.
The partnership involves the sale of the site, acquired by WBS Power in 2022, to Prime Capital, which is acting on behalf of its Prime Green Energy Infrastructure Fund II. The data center will be co-located with "Project Jupiter," a large-scale renewable energy complex already under development at the same location. This complex includes a substantial 500MW/2,000MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) and up to 150MW of solar photovoltaic capacity, with construction scheduled to commence in late 2026 or early 2027. The total estimated investment for the integrated project stands at approximately €500 million ($583.2 million).
A key technical feature enabling this development is a shared grid connection to a 380kV high-voltage line operated by transmission system operator 50Hertz. The companies cited this existing, robust connection as a decisive factor in selecting the site for a power-intensive hyperscale facility.
Maciej Marcjanik, CEO of WBS Power Group, emphasized the strategic vision behind the venture: "Project Jupiter demonstrates our commitment to innovation and scale. By integrating Germany’s largest co-located BESS and solar PV project with a hyperscale data center, we are creating a unique platform that supports both the energy transition and digital transformation."
This project signals a growing trend in the data center industry, where developers are actively seeking sites with pre-existing or planned renewable energy generation and storage to ensure sustainability, manage grid constraints, and secure long-term power costs. The model pioneered in Brandenburg could serve as a blueprint for future large-scale digital infrastructure projects across Europe, particularly in markets facing grid capacity challenges.
Source: datacenterdynamics
WBS Power and Prime Capital Form JV for 500MW Hyperscale Data Center in Germany
