IDC Data Center Site Selection
This guide covers the complete TIA-942-C site selection framework in technical detail, the architectural and security requirements by Tier, the EMI/RFI classification system, the three-level lighting protocol, the multi-tenant occupancy rules that determine what can coexist in. Building data centers requires substantial resources, and project sites must check a multitude of boxes to be viable — from access to massive amounts of electricity to low natural disaster risk. At the heart of these constraints is a scarcity of land that meets all the criteria necessary for data. Supply chain constraints are extending timelines for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) transformer procurement to six months or longer. New copper tariffs are driving up cabling and materials costs, while labor shortages in skilled construction trades are introducing delays and uncertainty across. From 2023 to 2028, data centre computing power is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16%. Generative AI workloads are the fastest-growing segment, projected at a 65% CAGR, while traditional enterprise workloads will still account for about 55% of demand by 2028. GE Vernova's Consulting Services team conducts comprehensive studies to help you select the optimal site for your data center build or expansion.
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