mentions autonomous vehicles as just one technology that will require huge data centre infrastructure to operate.
“ If we look at the decision-making computing that’ s going to be required to support that, and this is just one aspect, that in itself is significant,” Marc notes. Each new application category adds incremental requirements.
The sector also faces competition for grid capacity. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure needs substantial power, while commercial vehicle electrification will demand even more. Residential heat pumps replacing gas boilers add to the load. Everyone wants the same constrained resource.
Renewable energy expansion offers partial solutions. Data centre operators champion renewables both for sustainability commitments and cost management. But building generation capacity takes time, just like everything else in the energy sector.
With so many things to consider, Cameron, Marc and the team at Savills are always kept on their toes.
Cameron says,“ I pick up some sort of new piece of knowledge on an almost daily basis. I absolutely love the fact that I’ m constantly learning.”
For Marc, the huge growth of data centres is an incredibly exciting prospect, not just for his career, but for society more generally.
“ I see data centres as a force for good within the world, and I remain very optimistic about that future,” he says. sustainabilitymag. com 91