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North America Data Center Trends H1 2024

August 19, 2024 4 Minute Read

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Colocation Insights

  • The overall vacancy rate remained at a record-low 1.8%.
  • Pricing increased due to a continued shortage of available supply.
  • Under-construction capacity was 96% preleased.

Market Trends

  • Hyperscalers and AI providers continued to show an interest in the market.
  • Developers are focused on Austin’s suburbs for land availability.

Notable Activity

  • Under-construction activity totaled 463.5 MW in H1 2024, up from 88 MW in H2 2023.
  • Growth is primarily occurring both north and south of the Austin metropolitan area.

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 Secondary Market Inventory

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

Figure 4: Market Fuel Mix

 
Source: Austin Energy.

Figure 5: Average Asking Rates

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

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