Why Data Centers Are Leaving Europe’s Biggest Hubs
May 11, 2026•Channel
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Published1 month ago
Duration13:52
Video IDuFctOUvy3Hw
Languageen
CategoryNews & Politics
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
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Views13.5K
Likes304
Comments23
Engagement Rate2.42%
Likes per 100 views2.25
Comments per 1K views1.70
Video Tags
#cnbc#cnbc explains#cnbc international#data centers#artificial intelligence#data centers electricity global demand#data center power capacity#data centers electric consumption#data storage and digital infrastructure#europe data centers#ai infrastructure#data center demand#europe power grid#nordics data centers#spain data centers#ireland data centers#ai boom#electricity grid#microgrids#electrification stocks
Description
Investment in data centers is surging. After more than $61 billion in deals in 2025, the sector is expected to require nearly $7 trillion by 2030 to meet rising AI demand. In Europe, data centers are moving away from saturated hubs toward accessible and renewable-powered grids, located on the edges of the continent. That shift is creating winners across infrastructure and utilities, while raising risks around prices, local strain, climate, security and sovereignty.
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