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North America Data Center Trends H2 2023

March 6, 2024 4 Minute Read

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Colocation Insights

  • Publicly traded operators are seeking higher per kW pricing, due to rising capital costs and limited supply.
  • Vacancy declined from 9.7% in H1 2023 to 6.5% in H2 2023. Older vacant space may not be viable for modern occupiers.
  • A financial institution is assuming a master lease in Northern NJ to run a 7-MW enterprise site.
  • Pricing is increasing 20% to 30% or more, with strong increases across various kW and MW requirements.

Market Trends

  • While historically a financial services industry-focused market, trends have shifted towards hyperscaler and AI occupiers.
  • Power procurement issues are delaying expansion plan timelines for existing campuses by 12 to 24 months.
  • Supply chain issues continue to impact switchgear and generator procurement but are improving. .

Notable Activity

  • AI occupiers preleased over 60 MW, with further expansions in active negotiation.
  • QTS’s Piscataway, NJ facility is fully leased, including the annexed 40 MW building.
  • QTS has preleased Building 1 at its East Windsor, NJ campus to an AI company. It is under construction to accommodate at least 20 MW.
  • A Databank facility in Orangeburg, NY is fully preleased to an AI company and under construction. Expansion is planned for an additional 30-MW building.
  • Equinix purchased a new building in Secaucus, NJ.

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: Consolidated Edison.

Figure 5: Average Asking Rates

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

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