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North America Data Center Trends H2 2023

March 6, 2024 4 Minute Read

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Colocation Insights

  • Lack of supply is causing a price increase across all requirements.
  • Hyperscale and AI interest remained strong in H2 2023.
  • Inventory increased by 13%, from 499.5 MW in H1 2023 to 565.3 MW in H2 2023.
  • Preleasing activity remained incredibly strong, with 89.7% of MW under construction preleased.

Market Trends

  • Land prices have increased in South Dallas over the past three years.
  • Hyperscalers and developers are increasingly interested in this market.

Notable Activity

  • Regional occupier demand has increased in this market, leading to a surge of land inquiries from developers. As a result, land availability is rapidly decreasing.
  • Skybox Datacenters announced a 300-MW build-to-suit campus.

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 Primary Market Inventory

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

Figure 4: Market Fuel Mix

Source: ERCOT.

Figure 5: Average Asking Rates

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

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