Revikon Giessen

The Revikon Giessen data center, planned by Revikon GmbH, is a proposed 65-megawatt facility on a 17-hectare site in Gießen, Germany. The project has encountered significant local opposition from groups concerned about its substantial electricity consumption, which critics argue will accelerate climate change and potentially strain the local power grid. Concerns are also raised about the enormous amount of waste heat generated by the servers, potentially exacerbating local temperature issues. Additionally, opponents highlight the sealing of 17 hectares of land and the potential disruption during construction due to flood protection measures. The project's approval by the city parliament has cleared the way for development, despite ongoing protests and criticism regarding its environmental and economic impact.