PLDCA
“ POLAND IS OFTEN PERCEIVED THROUGH THE LENS OF THE HIGH CO2 EMISSIONS OF ITS ELECTRICITY GENERATION SYSTEM”
PIOTR KOWALSKI, MANAGING DIRECTOR, POLISH DATA CENTRE ASSOCIATION
with their individual companies leveraging from the growth,” Piotr shares.
Like the rest of the world, the development of AI-specific infrastructure has emerged as a focus area for Polish data centres. For instance, site selection for AI facilities prioritises access to high-voltage grid connections, low-emission power generation, competitive electricity costs and heat reuse opportunities.
“ Having great engineering partners in the association, both international design power-houses as well as strong local experts, allows PLDCA to identify and promote cutting edge technologies benefiting from the AI revolution,” Piotr explains.
“ PLDCA collaborates with the Ministry of Digitalisation to support and facilitate the development of AI factories in Poland, as well as ensuring the clarity and focus for required infrastructure development in the‘ 2035 Digitalisation Strategy for Poland’ document, which is currently being developed.” Additionally, cybersecurity is a significant priority for Poland, with the Polish Ministry of Digitalisation working closely with the PLDCA to identify and implement the necessary
118 June 2025