Asia-Pacific is a premier destination for global data centre operators, with some of the largest global deals being posted in region in 2024. In a recent article in Asian Power, Garvan Barry, Regional Director North Asia talks about aligning energy and data centre planning to increase long term investment and cohesion in grid and transmission supply to meet demand. Garvan notes “efficient, grid-ready energy infrastructure is a force multiplier for the Asia-Pacific data centre expansion. However, constraints in the energy infrastructure are potentially hindering that growth”. Access to clean energy, strategic energy corridors and multi-use campuses are just some of the initiatives discussed to encourage the energy data centre alignment. To read the article in full click here: https://okt.to/Z95u4Q
This is such an insightful post! The emphasis on aligning energy infrastructure with data center growth is crucial for sustainable expansion in the Asia-Pacific region. Garvan Barry's points about efficient, grid-ready energy infrastructure really highlight the challenges and opportunities ahead. Access to clean energy and strategic planning are definitely key to driving long-term investment. Thanks for sharing this article—it's a great read for anyone interested in the future of data centers and energy solutions!