Europe AI Data Centres Shift Away From Cities
European AI data centre developers are increasingly building projects further away from major cities to secure cheaper energy and land. This shift helps lower costs and speeds up grid connection times amidst urban resource shortages.
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European AI data centre developers are shifting new projects 175 kilometres away from major cities to secure cheaper land and power. The migration targets rural and secondary locations, bypassing congested urban hubs in United Kingdom and Germany with average distances more than triple historical levels. That decentralisation opens opportunities in regional economies while exposing operators to environmental opposition.
