Data Centres
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Irish data center expansion plans draw fire
News A new plan to attract investment in energy intensive sectors will be bad for locals and the environment, critics say
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Google drops $4.75bn on data center and energy firm Intersect
News The investment marks the latest move from Google to boost its infrastructure sustainability credentials
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Most data centers are built in unsuitable climates – and it’s seriously impacting efficiency
News Research shows that many data centers are in environments that are too hot, potentially risking safety
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Data center investment reached a record $61 billion this year
News Hyperscaler expansion, private equity interest, and a surge in debt financing are behind skyrocketing investment levels
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Pure DC’s announces 'Europe’s largest standalone hyperscale data center lease' in Amsterdam — but who is the mystery customer?
News The company is now constructing a 78MW campus in Westpoort, Amsterdam
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Can data center supply keep up with AI demand?
News New research from Goldman Sachs points to a precarious balancing act for data center operators
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Is BESS the key to data center energy demand?
In-depth Battery energy storage systems can evolve from a transitional solution to a core asset for data centers
By Keri Allan Published
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US data center power demand forecast to hit 106GW by 2035, report warns
News BloombergNEF research reveals a sharp 36% jump in energy forecasts as "hyperscale" projects reshape the American grid
By Rene Millman Published
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Lack of power supplies hitting data centre construction
Reviews New research from Savills finds that delivered power capacity is actually falling
By Emma Woollacott Published
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More transparency needed on sprawling data center projects, activists claim
News Activists call for governments to be held accountable when data centers are pushed through without proper consultation
By Nicole Kobie Published
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From underground bunkers to 'data spas' and the 'floating cloud', Lenovo is getting creative with future data center ideas
News Lenovo might have its head in the clouds with some ideas, but other radical solutions are already in operation
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Colt DCS to expand West London data center campus in £2.5bn investment
News Three new hyperscale data centers and an innovation hub will be added to the site
By Ross Kelly Published
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