Data infrastructure that serves people and planet
What we do
Ferma Data is committed to building a cleaner digital future. We identify and secure sites with excellent power and fiber access while protecting the environment. We lead permitting and design with the goal of zero-carbon facilities. Our developments are planned to benefit local communities and support regional growth. Once ready, we offer these sites for sale or lease to help our partners grow responsibly.
Acquire Sites
Develop
Design
Sell or Lease
The Ferma Data team
Ferma Data was founded by three experienced development professionals with a shared goal of building digital infrastructure that aligns with community and environmental priorities.
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Our team brings extensive technical expertise to leading the greenfield development of data centres across North America. We maintain strong partnerships with landowners and local communities, working closely with them through every stage of the development process.
Mike Brugge
Managing Partner
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As a Managing Partner, Mike Brugge leads project development and business strategy at Ferma Data. Mike has over 12 years of experience in the development, engineering, construction management, and operations of utility scale wind, solar and storage projects in North American and the Caribbean. With Mike’s leadership, over 3GWs of renewable energy projects have come to fruition. Mike is a University of Windsor graduate with a Bachelors and Masters of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering. He is dedicated to decarbonization and has a keen interest in rewilding our communities.
Bogdan Dinu
Managing Partner
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Bogdan Dinu is a Managing Partner at Ferma Data, overseeing the company’s strategic partnership and land acquisition efforts. Bogdan has over 14 years of experience in renewable energy, primarily focused on development, construction, and operations for large-scale commercial and utility-scale solar portfolios in North America. In his roles, Bogdan has been instrumental in generating over $50 million in revenue through the sales of early-stage and Notice to Proceed (NTP) renewable energy projects. Bogdan holds an HBSc. in Economics and Psychology from the University of Toronto. He enjoys traveling and values time spent with friends and family.
Grant Johns
Managing Partner
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Grant Johns is a Managing Partner at Ferma Data, focused on operations and finance activities. With over 10 years of experience in renewables, Grant has leveraged his engineering background and industry knowledge to support the development of over 1.5GW of assets, with a successful sale of 1GW, in just two years. He holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems from the University of Western Ontario. Grant is passionate about combating climate change and advancing green energy solutions for a sustainable future.
Core development principles
Avoid
​Select the least damaging option when siting an infrastructure resource. This involves considering multiple alternatives and project configurations with the goal of avoiding environmental impacts.
Minimize
For impacts that cannot be avoided, we will implement measures to minimize the environmental impact such as erosion control barriers, buffers, or setbacks from sensitive resources.
Mitigate
For impacts that cannot be avoided, we will actively seek opportunities to engage in agreements to protect an equivalent resource, implement compatibility measures or fund restoration or preservation work.