Key Takeaway
Robert Dunn, CEO of Start Campus, highlights a pivotal moment for the company as the SIN01 facility reaches full capacity and begins expansion due to high demand. This success positions the SINES Data Campus as a prime location for next-generation AI workloads. Partnering with Nscale and Nvidia, Start Campus is set to launch the 180MW SIN02 facility. The advanced infrastructure of SIN01 aligns with Portugal’s emergence as a digital hub in Europe, showcasing robust energy performance and renewable integration. Minister Castro Almeida emphasizes the project’s significance in enhancing Portugal’s appeal for technology investments in the AI and data centre sectors.
“This marks a pivotal moment for Start Campus,” states Robert Dunn, CEO of Start Campus.
“With SIN01 now operating at full capacity and undergoing expansion due to overwhelming demand, we’ve demonstrated that the SINES Data Campus is among the most sought-after global locations ready for ultra-dense, next-generation AI workloads.
“We are proud to collaborate with Nscale and Nvidia on this flagship deployment. We are also eager to fully concentrate on launching our next data centre, the 180MW SIN02 facility, on this innovative campus.”
The SIN01 facility’s cutting-edge infrastructure aligns with Portugal’s emergence as a digital hub in Europe.
With strong energy performance and renewable integration, Sines is quickly becoming a preferred destination for sustainable data centre investments.
Enhancing Portugal’s role in the digital economy
This initiative highlights Portugal’s increasing significance in the European AI and data centre sectors.
Castro Almeida, Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion in Portugal, describes the project as a testament to the nation’s appeal for technology investment.



