The Nordics are now building AI factories at scale. Cerebras Systems and Compute Nordic Finland announced a 165 MW AI data centre in Mikkeli, phased to meet demand. Nscale secured $790 million for Narvik, Polar DC raised €800 million for Norway, and atNorth is expanding in Haugaland. Sweden is fast-tracking its ACT defence to harden national security around AI infrastructure. Capital is flowing, metal is being ordered, and the region is moving from ambition to execution. This matters because the Nordics offer what AI builders need: renewable energy, cool climates, and stable grids. The 165 MW Mikkeli site alone signals that Finland is a primary node for hyperscale AI workloads. The financing deals in Norway confirm that the market is deep enough to absorb multi-hundred-million-dollar commitments. Builders should audit their power contracts this week. Secure long-term renewable PPAs now, before the next wave of capacity locks in higher prices.

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