The Minister of Digitalization, Miguel López-Valverde, announced that the regional executive will present allegations to the Council of State. According to the minister, the state project's demands could divert investments to other European countries like France or Portugal, endangering Madrid's position as a leading digital capital in Europe.
Currently, the region has 59 data center projects in operation or under construction, with a pipeline of over 45 new facilities representing more than 3,467 megawatts (MW) of power and an approximate investment of 15 billion euros, potentially creating over 17,000 jobs.
López-Valverde emphasized that the restrictions in the Royal Decree could compromise investment volume and employment, as well as the competitiveness of the Spanish digital economy. He stated that the Community of Madrid offers talent, international connectivity, and stability to attract new businesses in this sector, based on institutional collaboration and dialogue with companies.
The new Data Processing Center MAD01 by multinational Goodman will be installed in the San Blas Canillejas district with an initial investment of 200 million euros for 6 MW, expected to increase to 11.7 MW by 2028. The infrastructure is being developed under strict environmental standards, aiming for LEED Platinum certification.
