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Top 10 Countries Leading the Global Data Center Race
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Subscribe07 OCT 2026
The global data center capacity is projected to rise from approximately 103 GW in 2026 to 200 GW by 2030, potentially attracting $3 trillion in investment, according to JLL. This increase, largely driven by AI, presents significant challenges related to electricity usage and water consumption, implying that developers must consider grid capacity, water availability, climate resilience, and community impacts, while also integrating technological adaptations like AI-based energy management, battery storage, and liquid cooling.
The data center boom is picking up serious speed, and AI is changing the playbook. JLL expects global capacity to climb from roughly 103 GW in 2026 to 200 GW by 2030. Meeting that demand could require as much as $3 trillion in investment, turning data cen...
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