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Number of Pages: 101

Figures and Charts: 56

About the DCP The Data Centre Dilemma – Power & Sustainability report

The new report from Datacenrepricing analyses 20 key Metro city Markets in Europe and Asia.

It examines the impact of Data Centres on power infrastructure in the key metros and developments in sustainability including the use of renewable power and the impact of technology & the requirements needed to meet net zero.

Within the Data Centre facility power density has increased over time. DCP calculates that the average power density IT load in Europe has increased from 1.3 kW per m2 of utilised space (in mid 2016) up to 1.6 kW per m2 over the 5 year period to mid 2021. The growth in average power density has been accelerated by the growth in Hyperscale computing requirements and the increase in cloud services. However, pure Hyperscale facilities have a higher level of power density with 2 kW and above per m2. The level of power density average is set to increase as Data Centre facilities become more efficient and older stock is upgraded or replaced.

Plus The report provides a 4-year Data Centre Power forecast for key metro city markets in Europe and Asia.

Geographical coverage

Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Beijing (China)
Berlin (Germany)
Dublin (Ireland)
Frankfurt (Germany)
Jakarta (Indonesia)
Johannesburg (South Africa)
Kuala Lumpur (Asia-Pacific)
London and Slough (UK)
Madrid (Spain)
Marseille (France)
Milan (Italy)
Osaka (Japan)
Paris (France)
Shanghai (China)
Singapore
Stockholm (Sweden)
Sydney (Australia)
Tokyo (Japan)

Table of Contents
A list of Figures – The Data Centre Dilemma
Methodology – The Data Centre Dilemma 
Executive Summary – The Data Centre Dilemma

Introduction – The Data Centre Dilemma: rising power requirements & the quest for sustainability

• Data Centre & power requirements


• The competing uses for power


• The balance between power supply & power demands


• The importance of Data Centre power


• The impact of Data Centre power requirements on future Data Centres

Section 1 – The increase in Data Centre requirements & the impact on power infrastructure

Introduction
The increase in Data Centre power usage – real & perceived
Power usage within the Data Centre facility
The impact of Data Centre power usage on the power grid
The growth in renewable power
The impact of power sustainability
Key Point Summary

Section 2 – Examples of the impact of Data Centres on power infrastructure

Introduction
Examples of Data Centres in selected city Metro & power infrastructure

• Amsterdam


• Dublin


• Frankfurt


• London


• Madrid


• Paris


• Singapore


• Stockholm

Section 3 – Data Centres and power sustainability & renewable power

Introduction
The key elements of power sustainability
The adoption of renewable power worldwide
Data Centre Providers & the use of sustainability
Data Centre Providers & the use of renewable power
The perception of Data Centres power usage worldwide
How should Data Centre Providers respond to the power challenge?
Key Point Summary

Section 4 – The trends & forecasts for the Data Centre Dilemma: Rising power requirements & the quest for sustainability 

Introduction
The increase in Data Centre power needs – a forecast by key Metro markets
The competition between Data Centre power needs and other requirements
The growth in Data Centre sustainability – how achievable
The key trends for new Data Centre developments
Key Point Summary

Appendix One – The companies included in the Data Centre Dilemma: Rising power requirements & the quest for sustainability 

A list of Figures - The Data Centre Dilemma: Rising power requirements & the quest for sustainability 

Figure 1 – A table showing the currency exchange rates used in the report converted into USD $1

Figure 2 – A chart showing the 5 key European city areas (Amsterdam, Dublin, Frankfurt, Paris & London) Data Centre Power capacity (in MW) as of the end of 2021 

Figure 3 – A chart showing the number of Data Centre facilities by the FLAP+D (Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris + Dublin) markets (and as a percentage of the country’s total)

Figure 4 – A table showing the percentage of Data Centre facilities per FLAP+D market and as a percentage of the Country Market total

Figure 5 – A table showing some of the key Hyperscale Data Centre facilities located in the Dublin area

Figure 6 – A table showing the increase in average power density in kW per m2 in the UK, USA, Germany & Singapore from the end of 2016 to the end of 2021

Figure 7 – A schematic showing the use of the PUE (Price Usage Effectiveness) metric

Figure 8 – A table showing the growth in Data Centre Power by each key city Metro market forecast from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW (including Amsterdam, Berlin, Frankfurt, Mumbai, Singapore, Stockholm & Tokyo)

Figure 9 – A map showing the Haarlemmermeer municipal area

Figure 10 – A map showing the Amsterdam municipal area

Figure 11 – A map showing the key Dutch Data Centre locations including Agriport

Figure 12 – A chart showing a forecast for Data Centre power in the Amsterdam city Metro area from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 13 – A map showing the Dublin municipal area

Figure 14 – A chart showing the total Irish Electricity Forecast in TWh from 2020 to 2029 (EirGrid)  

Figure 15 – A chart showing the forecast for Irish Data Centre power demand from 2019 to 2029 (low, median & high scenarios)

Figure 16 – A chart showing a forecast for Data Centre power in the Dublin city Metro area from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 17 – A map showing the Frankfurt am Main municipal area

Figure 18 – A chart showing forecast Data Centre power for the Frankfurt Metro area from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 19 – A map showing the London & inner M25 Metro area

Figure 20 – A chart showing a forecast for Data Centre power for the London & Slough Metro areas from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 21 – A table showing the planned Data Centre facilities under development in the London & Slough city Metro areas

Figure 22 – A map showing the Madrid Metro city area

Figure 23 – A chart showing the forecast Data Centre power for the Madrid Metro area from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 24 – A map showing the Paris Metro city area

Figure 25 – A chart showing a forecast for Data Centre power in the Paris Metro area from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 26 – A map showing the Singapore island

Figure 27 – A chart showing a Data Centre Power forecast in Singapore from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 28 – A map showing the Stockholm Metro city area

Figure 29 – A chart showing a forecast for Data Centre power in the Stockholm Metro city area from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 30 – A table showing the Greenpeace/North China Electric Power University survey of the use of renewable power by 15 Chinese internet providers

Figure 31 – A picture showing the proposed Caransa Group Data Centre campus at Amsterdam Westpoort

Figure 32 – A chart showing forecast Amsterdam Metro area Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 33 – A chart showing forecast Berlin Metro area Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 34 – A chart showing forecast Dublin Metro area Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 35 – A chart showing forecast Frankfurt Metro area Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 36 – A chart showing forecast London & Slough Metro area Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 37 – A chart showing forecast Madrid Metro area Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 38 – A chart showing forecast Marseille Metro area Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 39 – A chart showing forecast Milan Metro area Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 40 – A chart showing forecast Mumbai Metro area Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 41 – A chart showing forecast Paris Metro area Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 42 – A chart showing forecast Stockholm Metro area Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 43 – A chart showing forecast Johannesburg Metro area Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 44 – A chart showing forecast Beijing Metro area Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 45 – A chart showing forecast Hong Kong Metro area Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 46 – A chart showing forecast Jakarta Metro area Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 47 – A chart showing forecast Kuala Lumpar Metro area Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 48 – A chart showing forecast Osaka Metro area Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 49 – A chart showing forecast Shanghai Metro area Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 50 – A chart showing forecast Singapore Metro area Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 51 – A chart showing forecast Sydney Metro area Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 52 – A chart showing forecast Tokyo Metro area Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 53 – A summary table showing the combined forecast City Metro area increase in Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 54 – A summary chart showing the combined forecast City Metro area increase in Data Centre power from the end of 2021 to the end of 2025 in MW pa

Figure 55 – A table showing a list of the Data Centre companies mentioned in the report

Some of the companies mentioned in the report include:

Aligned Energy
AirTrunk Data Centres
Apple
Amazon
atNorth Data Centre
Baidu
BDx Data Centre
Caransa Group
ChinData Group
Colt
Conapto Data Centre
Cyrus
Data4 Group
Digital Reality
DigitalBridge
Echelon
EcoDataCenter
EdgeConneX
Equinix
Facebook
GDS Data Centres
Global DC (NTT)
Google
GTR DC
IDC Data Center
Iron MountainK2 DC
Jaguar Communications
Keppel Data Centers
Mapletree Trust
MCDigital Realty
Merlin Properties
Microsoft
Mitsui Fund
Next DC
PDG (Princeton Digital Group)
QTS Data Centers
Sify Technology Space DC
SuneVision
21viaNet Data Centers
Stack Infrastructure
ST Telemedia IDC
Telehouse Europe
Thesee Data Center
Yotta Infrastructure
Vantage DC
Virtus Data Centres
xScale
Yondr Group