23.02.15: Updated with quotes from Apple.

“I warmly welcome this investment by Apple, which will give a significant boost to the Danish economy. An investment like this confirms that Denmark has managed to strike the right balance between an ambitious and climate-friendly energy policy and a world-class business environment,” says Mogens Jensen, Denmark’s Minister for Trade and Development Cooperation.

Denmark’s green energy policy and strong cleantech cluster have played an important role in the investment decision.

“Apple is universally recognised as one of the world’s leading companies with a long track record of developing cutting-edge products and services. I am delighted that Denmark can offer an innovative and sustainable datacentre solution, powered by renewable energy,” says Mogens Jensen.

Apple's biggest European investment ever

“We are grateful for Apple’s continued success in Europe and proud that our investment supports communities across the continent,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “This significant new investment represents Apple’s biggest project in Europe to date. We’re thrilled to be expanding our operations, creating hundreds of local jobs and introducing some of our most advanced green building designs yet.”

Apple’s new data center will be located in Viborg municipality and constructed over a ten year period, along with a similar data center to be located in Ireland. Together, the two new data centers will be among the largest data centers in the world. The total value of the investment exceeds one billion euro, Apple’s biggest European investment ever.

”Not only does this investment confirm Denmark’s position as a world leader within green solutions and renewable energy technology. The investment also underlines that we are indeed a very investment-friendly country offering attractive business opportunities for innovative global companies,” says Mogens Jensen.

“We believe that innovation is about leaving the world better than we found it, and that the time for tackling climate change is now,” said Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environmental Initiatives. “We’re excited to spur green industry growth in Ireland and Denmark and develop energy systems that take advantage of their strong wind resources. Our commitment to environmental responsibility is good for the planet, good for our business and good for the European economy.”

For further information:

- Poul Kjar, press advisor to the Minister for Trade and Development Cooperation, tel.: +45 4186 5975

- Dorte Bech Vizard, Director, Invest in Denmark, tel.: +45 6197 9008

Source: Invest in Denmark / Apple