NEWS
DC Byte illuminates the Iberian data centre market with new market spotlight
NEWS
C Byte , a leading data centre intelligence provider , has released its monthly market spotlight – an exclusive
D look into the Iberian Peninsula ’ s burgeoning landscape , offering valuable insights to data centre and real estate industry professionals , as well as investors .
The Iberian Market Spotlight highlights the pivotal role of Spain and Portugal in shaping the data centre landscape . The Iberian Peninsula , previously under the radar for most Europeans , has experienced remarkable growth and innovation in its data centre industry , positioning itself as an emerging hub for data centre development and investment . The report reveals a region on the cusp of significant transformation .
Key findings include :
• Rapid growth : The Iberian Peninsula is witnessing a surge in data centre supply , reflecting the strong demand from major players in the industry .
• Hyperscale activity : The arrival of hyperscale giants like AWS and Microsoft has sparked growth and investment in the region , challenging traditional market dynamics .
• Renewable energy initiatives : Portugal and Spain are making impressive strides towards a greener future , with ambitious renewable energy plans that impact the data centre market ’ s sustainability .
As the Iberian data centre market evolves , DC Byte ’ s market spotlight raises essential questions about its capacity to support the growing demand . Power availability and expansion sites are key considerations , underscoring the need for a strategic approach to ensure the market ’ s ability to cater to future growth and adapt to the evolving needs of cloud providers , enterprises and digital businesses .
Netrality Data Centers secures US $ 380 million sustainability-linked loan to support energy-efficiency
etrality Data Centers – one of the largest , privately held owners and operators of core interconnection facilities
N in the US – has announced it has secured a US $ 380 million sustainability-linked credit facility ( SLL ).
The SLL will fuel data centre expansion projects that embody sustainable designs and implement infrastructural measures to support the reduction of Power Usage Effectiveness ( PUE ) levels across Netrality ’ s portfolio .
The SLL is comprised of a US $ 125 million initial term loan , a US $ 145 million revolving credit facility and a US $ 110 million delayed draw term loan . Interest payments on the SLL are adjusted based on Netrality achieving annual targets related to energy-efficient capital expenditures and reduction in portfolio PUE , which will be externally verified by third parties .
Cognisant of the environmental impact of its operations , Netrality will also allocate funds towards advancing existing data halls with state-of-the-art technologies and energy-efficient upgrades to optimise power consumption and lower current PUE levels .
Sustainability initiatives will include advanced waterless cooling and liquid cooling technologies , AI-enabled cooling software , high-efficiency UPS and electrical distribution upgrades , renewable energy purchases and smart LED lighting to drive greater environmentally responsible energy usage . �
The SLL reinforces Netrality ’ s mission to enhance the energy efficiency of its existing data halls and sustainably add new data halls – equipped with robust network architectures and energyefficient infrastructure that meets critical power utilisation goals .
Qualifying capital expenditures defined in the SLL will support the sustainable buildout of new data halls with a design PUE of less than or equal to 1.5 .
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