Case Study
ABB UPS underground in Finland
ABB UPS success story Finland has an affordable, stable and secure electricity supply, as well as a safe, predictable political climate. Along with favorable legislation, this makes Finland a perfect location for a global data center, making it one of the world’s most competitive countries in this sector. Ficolo is a major Finnish colocation company that recognizes the advantages of Finland. Ficolo’s CEO, Seppo Ihalainen, says “costs in Finland are four to six times lower than the rest of Europe. The data center we have constructed in the Ulvila location is ideal – it is just outside one of the most built-up parts of Finland and it brings with it inherent cost savings, energy efficiency and security.” Technology in deep rock caves Ficolo’s data center in Ulvila is in an 8,500 s