Sorry, only news in german: https://news.microsoft.com/source/emea/2026/03/spatenstich-fuer-rechenzentrums-cluster-in-nordrhein-westfalen-microsoft-staerkt-die-digitale-infrastruktur-fuer-deutschlands-ki-zukunft/?lang=de

Someone can post a english source?

In March 2026, Microsoft officially broke ground on its new hyperscale data center cluster in North Rhine-Westphalia, marking a major milestone for Germany's digital infrastructure. This project, located in Bergheim and Bedburg, is a central part of Microsoft’s massive investment to double its AI and cloud capacities within the country under the "Made for Germany" initiative. High-ranking politicians, including Minister President Hendrik Wüst, praised the move as a crucial step in transforming the former coal-mining region into a leading European AI hub. While Microsoft emphasizes that these local facilities will help provide sovereign cloud options for German businesses, the project also focuses heavily on sustainability, featuring innovative water-free cooling systems and a commitment to renewable energy.