Markets and policy
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Aragón fast-track permits underpin €60bn data centre pipeline
Aragón has attracted more than €60bn of expected data centre investment as its accelerated PIGA planning framework reduces approval times while electricity, environmental scrutiny and national regulation remain separate constraints.
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Iberian data centres reshape power procurement
Data centre expansion in Spain and Portugal is pushing developers and utilities towards wind, hydro and battery storage as continuous loads encounter grid capacity, temperature and water constraints.
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Germany weighs looser data centre efficiency rules
Germany is considering longer compliance periods for new data centres, a later renewable electricity deadline and more flexible waste heat requirements linked to the availability of suitable heat networks.
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Orcadian ends Earlham offshore compute development agreement
Orcadian Energy has terminated its joint development agreement with a US offshore data centre developer after the Earlham project’s scope and timetable diverged from the partner’s priorities.
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Scottish groups seek consultation before hyperscale approvals
Scottish campaign groups are pressing ministers for formal public consultation on hyperscale data centres as new national planning and environmental rules continue to develop.
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DayOne files for IPO as European capacity grows
DayOne has formally filed for a US IPO, disclosing rapid revenue growth, wider losses and an infrastructure footprint that includes Finland and Spain.
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Iberian data centre pipeline nears 9GW total
A DE-CIX commissioned study puts the Iberian data centre pipeline close to 9GW as Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon develop as an increasingly connected regional infrastructure cluster.
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Campaign seeks mandatory data centre heat recovery
Campaigners want larger UK data centres designed for heat reuse.
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Charlton data centre clashes with housing plans
Charlton’s proposed data centre intensifies London’s housing and infrastructure conflict.
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US cloud dependence alarms UK politicians
British politicians warn US cloud dependence creates strategic resilience risks.