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North America Data Center Trends H2 2023

06 Tháng Ba 2024 4 Phút Read

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Colocation Insights

  • Centeris Data Centers leased 10.5 MW to a retail provider.
  • Operators are seeing increased leasing activity across all sectors.

Market Trends

  • Most demand is from AI occupiers and hyperscalers.
  • Seattle’s green power is attracting new demand for larger tenant requirements.
  • Liquid cooling systems usage is increasing.

Notable Activity

  • This year, JUNO Trans-Pacific is building a new subsea cable between Washington, Japan and California. It will have the largest capacity of any subsea cable in the Pacific, with intake at Harbour Pointe, WA.
  • A new fiber line is under construction to connect Hillsboro to Digital Realty’s Westin Exchange.
  • Washington State approved and expanded its data center sales tax exemption to include qualifying Western Washington markets.

Figure 1: Historical Market Information

Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H2 2023.

Figure 2: Historical Supply and Demand

Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H2 2023.

Figure 3: % of Total Secondary Market Inventory

Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H2 2023.

Figure 4: Market Fuel Mix

Source: Seattle City Lights.

Figure 5: Average Asking Rates

Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H2 2023.

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