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North America Data Center Trends H1 2024

August 19, 2024 4 Minute Read

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Colocation Insights

  • Continued preleasing activity kept vacancy rates historically low.
  • Several 6 MW leases were signed by AI providers.
  • Lease rates for renewals and new requirements were at an all-time high.

Market Trends

  • Developers requested 23,000 MWs in additional capacity from the local utility company to accommodate new data center projects.
  • New metro Atlanta submarkets began to open for data center development.

Notable Activity

  • Henry County had more than 500 MWs of data center projects underway.
  • Multiple data center projects continued to expand westward from Lithia Springs and through I-20 East toward Social Circle.
  • Edge continued to develop multiple data center buildings with more than 40 MWs of power scheduled for delivery over the next 24 to 36 months.

Figure 1: Historical Market Information

 
Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H1 2024.

Figure 2: Historical Supply and Demand

 
Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H1 2024.

Figure 3: % of Total Primary Market Inventory

 
Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H1 2024.

Figure 4: Market Fuel Mix

 
Source: EIA.

Figure 5: Average Asking Rates

 
Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H1 2024.

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