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From Bytes to Bucks: Data Center Financing Considerations "When the largest commercial real estate company in the world says power is the No. 1 priority for data center operators — and they’re coming to rural America — we’re all ears. Patrick Lynch, global head of CBRE Data Center Solutions, joins CoBank’s Chris Shaffner and Jackie Bove on this episode of Power Plays to discuss planning, financing, credit, and the related balancing act for electric distribution cooperatives." https://lnkd.in/g_X8vSSS

Another milestone achieved at Vantage Data Centers as we closed $3 billion in new debt capital to continue to fuel our new construction growth across North America in the most powerful secular thematic: AI Data Infrastructure. This is testimony to the hard work of my partners Sureel Choksi, Jeff Tench, Sharif Metwalli, Thomas Yanagi, Jonathan Mauck and countless others that make this happen daily. DigitalBridge's portfolio companies continues to demonstrate our ability to raise capital at scale to build and power the next generation of data center capacity to fuel the critical growth in AI and Cloud workloads. Many GP's talk about the market, the TAM size and promise of AI Infrastructure - my focus remains on building and financing this asset class and creating the right outcomes and returns for our limited partners. It really is about the execution at the end of the day and DigitalBridge continues to be the market leader in the data center sector, executing on our commitments to our key constituents. #executionmatters #Aidatacenters #digitalinfrastructure #cloudinfrastrucuture #DataCenterFinancing #DataCenterInvestment #Sustainability #GreenLoan

The world is currently experiencing a significant surge in data center construction, as access to digital information becomes increasingly essential for every business and industry. With new facilities being developed to keep up with this growing demand, companies are considering various factors like construction costs, capacity, and environmental concerns. However, one critical aspect often overlooked is the strategic location of these data centers - a key element in determining the long-term success of a project. In his latest article, Gary Devenney, Director at Linesight, highlights the importance of site selection for data centre projects. The article delves into essential considerations such as the proximity to customer markets, ensuring environmental and sustainability standards are met, navigating the complexities of energy costs and availability, and understanding local regulations and incentives. To read Gary’s full insight, click the link below. https://okt.to/bckEq7

As new regulations mandating real-time data distribution emerge, energy companies are turning to event-driven architecture for solutions. In our latest article, Richard Lawrence looks into the impact of Ofgem's Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) on Integration Architects. Discover how Solace empowers energy firms to fulfill the need for real-time data, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory standards. Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/3QLR8hQ

Steer ranks as number one technical advisor. We're thrilled to share that Infralogic's latest report reaffirms Steer's leadership in the global transport infrastructure market. Retaining our top-ranking position, we've served as the technical advisor on 11 successful deals, totalling over USD $2.3 billion in transaction value. In a year marked by challenges, our collaboration with infrastructure developers, sponsors, and financial institutions on diverse projects—from roads and bridges to electric vehicle infrastructure—remains strong. Despite an industry-wide slowdown in infrastructure and energy finance activity, Steer's resilience shines through. Infralogic notes the significance of large deals still getting done, highlighting the market's enduring strength. As we look ahead to 2024, Steer remains committed to providing powerful solutions to the transport sector's most complex challenges. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to lead and innovate in the evolving landscape of global transport infrastructure. Read on: https://lnkd.in/eWAqF3QG #transport #transactions #projects #wearesteer

Geospatial data is proving invaluable to UK power networks, offering crucial insights for optimizing operations and enhancing reliability. By harnessing this data, power utilities are empowered to make informed decisions that streamline maintenance, improve asset management, and ultimately deliver more efficient and resilient energy services https://lnkd.in/dEAGZtrz

Government regulations impacting data centers? Find out how operators can navigate this evolving landscape in this DatacenterDynamics article written by Lowenstein Sandler LLP's Trevor Levine. #fintech #datacenters #regulatorycompliance #informationtechnology #energyinfrastructure

From $10 billion to $25 billion in a flash!   That is the valuation change of Blackstone’s acquisition of QTS Data Centers (QTS) in just over two years. QTS (Quality Technology Services) is a leading provider of data center solutions with more than 9 million square feet spread across North America and Europe. The world’s largest private equity firm, Blackstone, says QTS could be one of its best investments ever. This is Blackstone Inc.’s bet on the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Server racks for AI computing can consume four times the power currently used in cloud processes, this according to commercial real estate advisory and services firm, Newmark. As this informative Bloomberg article by reporter, Dawn Lim suggests, providing data center space is, “when rents are measured by watts instead of square feet.” QTS estimates that its projects, once complete, will tap into some 6 gigawatts of electricity, equal to the needs of roughly 5 million homes. Frost & Sullivan selected QTS as its 2023 company of the year in the North American data center services industry category. Electricity hungry data centers: https://lnkd.in/dTHDSqsx   #poweringgood #hitachienergy #powergrid #datacenters #electricity #energymarketintel https://lnkd.in/dB8Dyq2n

#Datacenters are quickly running into problems around #politicalrisk and the status quo of data center growth is headed for rising challenges. Long-established hubs in #Georgia and #Virginia are facing political pushback. While Georgia will continue tax breaks for data centers (for now), expect the tenor of this debate to increase there and nationwide. Our team's analysis shows that related concerns around higher power costs to finance new generation, noise pollution and environmental impacts are rising, even in places where data centers are not yet well-established. High, related power demand is extending the life of old coal power plants, as well, multiplying the environmental downside of data centers and increasing the risk of pushback. Addressing locally-specific concerns and mitigating future risks will be paramount for not only the companies building data centers, but also the economic development communities interested in attracting them. Newmark Global Corporate Services

Government regulations impacting data centers? Find out how operators can navigate this evolving landscape in this DatacenterDynamics article written by Lowenstein Sandler LLP's Trevor Levine. #fintech #datacenters #regulatorycompliance #informationtechnology #energyinfrastructure