Author: Susana

As the digital economy accelerates, data centers have become the lifeblood of global infrastructure. But with this growth comes a mounting challenge: energy. The rise of AI, cloud computing, and hyperscale campuses is pushing electricity demand to unprecedented levels. It is estimated a power demand of 65 GW to feed hyperscaler data centers globally (ex – China) by 2030, which will translate into an annual consumption of 430 TWh.

Architectural Design of Data Centers: Solutions for a Digital Future

XDC Properties, a subsidiary of the Stoneshield Capital Group, has announced a new project with the Government of Cantabria, known as the ‘Altamira Project’

Quark, southern Europe’s leading data centre engineering and design firm, has announced the opening of a new subsidiary in Portugal

The new Data Center, currently under construction, has obtained TIER III Design certification

Data Processing Centers (DPC) represent a building typology that is not specifically addressed in current urban planning regulations. These buildings do not fit into traditional classifications of industrial or tertiary use, as they are not typical production, storage, or office buildings. Characteristics and Urban Planning Challenges Use and Classification: DPCs resemble industrial use more closely… Continue reading Data Processing Centers (DPC) and Urban Planning Regulations

Interest in the data centre sector is growing steadily year on year. In the Madrid region alone, this industry, which is key to the digital economy, is expected to attract investment of up to 38 billion euros. We talked to Irving Cano, Director of Project Management at Quark, a firm specialising in data centres, about… Continue reading Data centres: “despite high demand, we are in a phase of sustainable expansion that can go on for years”