“ WE HAVE NOTICED A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF CAPACITY THAT HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE MARKET ”
Q . WHY ARE SOME MARKETS PERFORMING BETTER THAN OTHERS ?
» The reasons are many , but in my view it is a combination of push factors , such as high land prices and grid power constraints in the core markets , and pull factors like increased access to local talent pools , spreading infrastructure investment across a wider number of countries , hedging against future data sovereignty law changes , and reducing unnecessary data backhaul across networks .
Q . WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE HAPPEN IN THE INDUSTRY THIS YEAR ?
» As data centres consume ever more power , they will face increased pressure to support the ESG agenda . More support for more sustainability in the sector should be a priority for both customers and investors . I think a degree of government regulation would help to create a level playing field where operators are required to include certain ‘ easy wins ’ such as heat recovery , but also the phasing out of diesel generators in favour of enhanced battery storage .
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