Málaga aims to continue strengthening its presence on the digital map of Southern Europe, and a key part of this ambition involves its data centers. In this context, Templus has begun expanding its facility in the Guadalhorce industrial park, a project that plans to boost capacity to 3 MW by 2027 and increase its area from 400 to 700 square meters through the construction of a fourth operating room. The official visit by Málaga’s mayor, Francisco de la Torre, and city councilor Alicia Izquierdo to the facilities helped highlight an infrastructure that the company itself considers strategic for the city.
The expansion is not solely about increasing power; it also aims to triple the number of companies hosted, going from around 100 clients to over 300 in the upcoming years, according to the company’s plan and industry reports. Templus also states that this center already handles approximately 75% of the digital traffic in the province, a figure shared by company officials in professional publications and LinkedIn, reinforcing the idea that this is not a secondary facility but a highly significant part of Málaga’s digital ecosystem.
More capacity for a node aiming to compete at a higher level
This expansion aligns with a broader trend: Málaga continues to establish itself as a tech hub, but it needs more physical infrastructure to absorb growth in digital companies, cloud services, edge computing, and new data-driven and AI workloads. Templus presents its Andalusian center as one of the regional nodes of its Iberian platform, and on its corporate website, it reports 2.8 MW of utility power, 600 square meters of IT space, more than 10 carriers, utilization of 100% renewable energy, and a Tier III classification. Increasing to 3 MW by 2027 would serve to strengthen this already growing foundation.
The company wants Málaga to gain weight not just as a local market but as a regional digital infrastructure hub. The core idea is straightforward: if a city seeks to attract more tech companies, cloud projects, or advanced computing workloads, it needs low latency, available power, connectivity, and growth capacity. And achieving this isn’t accidental—data centers are increasingly viewed as strategic infrastructure, on par with energy and telecommunications.
Liquid cooling and new AI workloads
One of the most striking aspects of this project is the incorporation of liquid cooling technology, designed to support much higher rack densities than traditional air cooling systems typically allow. According to information published by C de Comunicación and reiterated by the company, Jesús Langa, Templus’s head in Andalusia, explains that this system can manage more than 40-50 kW per rack, which is especially relevant for intensive workloads related to AI and supercomputing. The firm presents this deployment as a lever to attract new client profiles, including national and international actors seeking geographic redundancy within Spain.
This angle is important because it connects Málaga’s expansion with a broader industry trend: regional data centers are no longer just competing on proximity or connectivity but also on their ability to host high thermal and electrical loads. In other words, AI is not only transforming chip or public cloud businesses; it’s also changing how data centers are designed and expanded, especially in cities seeking to attract technological investment.
Economic impact and energy challenge
Templus is also emphasizing the indirect economic effects generated by this type of infrastructure. Citing estimates from Spain DC, the company states that every euro invested in the sector can generate between 7 and 8 euros in GDP—a conclusion supported by previous studies from the industry association indicating an impact of at least 7 euros in national GDP per euro invested, with regional multipliers potentially higher in certain cases. While these figures are based on sectoral estimates and depend on geographic scope, they help explain why each new data center expansion today is also viewed as a matter of industrial policy and economic activity attraction.
However, the expansion arrives at a time when the main constraint for such projects is often not land or demand but energy. The company acknowledges, through statements reported in industry media, that scaling power in the current context is challenging, especially in areas where electricity availability for new facilities is tightening. In this regard, Málaga’s project benefits from being planned ahead, a factor that is becoming increasingly important in a market where many digital investments depend on actual grid access.
Málaga gains weight but also takes on greater responsibility
The Templus expansion alone does not make Málaga a major European data hub, but it reinforces a clear trend: the city is moving beyond being a startup or digital talent hub and is starting to build more critical infrastructure to support that growth. This distinction is crucial; a vibrant tech ecosystem requires more than visible companies or events—it needs data centers, connectivity, and sufficient power to sustain long-term growth.
Templus anticipates further growth phases once the new room reaches between 50% and 60% occupancy, suggesting that Málaga could continue increasing capacity if demand continues to grow. The overarching message is clear: the future of Southern Europe’s digital economy will not solely be decided by software, tech talent, or tourism but also by the physical infrastructure that enables real scalability.
FAQs
How much power will the Templus data center in Málaga have after the expansion?
The company projects reaching 3 MW in 2027, compared to the current capacity of around 2.8 MW listed on its corporate website.
How much will the surface area of the Málaga data center grow?
According to the Málaga City Council, the facility will increase from 400 to 700 square meters with the addition of a fourth operating room.
What role will liquid cooling play in this expansion?
Templus considers it a key element for hosting workloads related to AI and supercomputing, as it allows densities above 40-50 kW per rack, well above what traditional air cooling can support.
Why is this data center important for Málaga?
Because the company states it already handles around 75% of the digital traffic in the province, and the expansion will increase capacity, attract more clients, and reinforce Málaga’s role as a regional tech node.