WSTAR – Wasa Zero Emission Data Centre

infrastructure for Data centre research

“Wasa Zero Emission Data Center (WSTAR) is an infrastructure enabling the research on future climate-neutral data centers. As a part of the Technobothnia research infrastructure in Vaasa, the energy capital in Finland, it provides direct and near contacts to the energy industry.”

Events

WSTAR Autumn networking event 2026

The WSTAR networking event is back — bigger than ever.

Join us for our second networking event in Vaasa, the heart of one of today’s fastest growing industries. The data center boom is reshaping the region and whole Finland, bringing unmatched investment and the highest employment potential of any sector today.

This is your chance to meet key stakeholders, forge powerful new connections, and turn bold ideas into reality — together.

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Future Data Centers seminar at Energy Week 2026

WSTAR presented the Future Data Centers seminar during Vaasa Energy Week in March 2026. Program included latest technologies for power supply and cooling solutions, as well as regulations for power grid connections. We did also share information about WSTAR research infrastructure, and discussed plans in data center research.
Location: Ritz, Kirkkopuistikko 22, Vaasa. Time: Wednesday March 18, 15:00-16:30.

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Together Towards Zero Emission Data Centres
seminar organized in Vaasa May 16th 2023

We organized a seminar on the topic of Energy Efficient Data Centres.

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WSTAR Opening & Seminar

In October of 2025 we hosted an opening event for the WSTAR research infrastructure, along with a seminar. The event and seminar was held on October 22nd-23rd. R ead more here

Data Center Seminar at Energy Week 2025

We rganized a session with the topic GenAI in Data Centers: Energy thief or flexibility provider at Energy Week 2025 in Vaasa. Location: Art Hall (Vaasa City Hall). Time: Tuesday March 18, 10:00-11:30.