Europe’s Renewable-Powered Supercomputer: LUMI’s Trailblazing Journey

Europe’s commitment to sustainable technology and research takes a monumental leap with the launch of LUMI, one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers, which uniquely runs entirely on renewable energy. This groundbreaking development heralds a new era in high-performance computing (HPC), combining unprecedented computational capabilities with eco-efficiency.

The Genesis of LUMI

LUMI, located in Kajaani, Finland, is the result of a collaborative effort involving ten European countries and the European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU). It represents a significant investment of over 200 million euros, covering the system’s entire lifecycle​​.

1. Strategic Location and Infrastructure

LUMI is set in a former paper mill, a strategic choice leveraging Finland’s robust infrastructure and abundant carbon-free electricity. The location in Kajaani also benefits from significantly lower electricity prices, especially for renewable sources, making it…